Add Quote by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
“I shall possess this woman; I shall steal her from the husband who profanes her: I will even dare ravish her from the God whom she adores. What delight, to be in turns the object and the victor of her remorse! Far be it from me to destroy the prejudices which sway her mind! They will add to my happiness and my triumph. Let her believe in virtue, and sacrifice it to me; let the idea of falling terrify her, without preventing her fall; and may she, shaken by a thousand terrors, forget them, vanquish them only in my arms.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Liaisons dangereuses, 1782
The speaker seeks to dominate a woman, using manipulation and fear to control her, viewing conquest as personal triumph.
In simple terms: He wants to control a woman through manipulation.
Key Takeaway
Manipulation for personal power is destructive.
Themes
power
manipulation
sex
control
morality
Mood
critical
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- abuse of authority
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
psychological domination
ethical decay
gender dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a person to seek control through fear?
- How does manipulation affect both parties?
A Different Perspective
Such actions cause lasting harm and betray trust.
