Today is the birthday of the Marquis de Sade (June 2, 1740 - December 2, 1814): a gifted #writer and a monster.
His name became a word for taking pleasure in another person’s suffering: #sadism.
In his #books we see how intellect, power, and desire can become a philosophy of #violence.
⏰📚💙🌶️📚🖋️
