Appeals Quote by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
“Once I no longer exist as I am, out of what consideration then should I forgo anything? Should I belong to a man I don't love simply because I used to love him? No, I forgo nothing, I love any man who appeals to me and I make any man who loves me happy. Is that ugly? No, it is at least far more beautiful than my cruelly delighting in the tortures incited by my charms and my virtuously turning my back on the poor man who pines away for me. I am young, rich, and beautiful, and just as I am, I live cheerfully for pleasure and enjoyment.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, 1870
The speaker rejects self‑denial and societal expectations, choosing to pursue pleasure and love freely without guilt.
In simple terms: Choose joy and love without shame.
Key Takeaway
Embrace desire, reject imposed morality.
Themes
freedom
pleasure
love
individualism
Mood
defiant
joyful
provocative
Type
philosophical
literary
controversial
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal fulfillment
- wealthy lifestyle
- self‑expression
- social rebellion
Key Concepts
hedonism
existentialism
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for unconditional pleasure?
- How do societal norms shape your desires?
A Different Perspective
May ignore consequences of selfishness and hurt others.
