The pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable.

Lord Chesterfield

On sex.

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Topic

Sex

Speaker

Lord Chesterfield

Language

English

Time

1773 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Politician Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Stanhope, Philip Dormer. Stated to his son, Philip Stanhope. c. 1773.

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Authentication Score 1
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