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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.
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History of My Life (trans. Trask 1967), 1997 reprint, v. 8, chapter 4, p. 110

 

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