By Recollecting The Pleasures I Have Had

I Have Loved Women Even To Madness, But I Have Always Loved Liberty Better.

Since, Though I Do Not Repent My Amorous Exploits, I Am Far From Wanting My Example To Contribute To The Corruption Of The Fair Sex, Which Deserves Our Homage For So Many Reasons, I Hope That My Observations Will Foster Prudence In Fathers And Mothers And Thus At Least Deserve Their Esteem.

The Man Who Forgets Does Not Forgive, He Only Loses The Remembrance; Forgiveness Is The Offspring Of A Noble Heart, Of A Generous Mind, Whilst Forgetfulness Is Only The Result Of A Weak Memory, Or Of An Easy Carelessness.

It Is Only Necessary To Have Courage, For Strength Without Self-confidence Is Useless.

When A Man Is In Love Very Little Is Enough To Throw Him Into Despair And As Little To Enhance His Joy To The Utmost.