Charles de Saint-Évremond (Charles de Marguetel de Saint-Denis) Quotes

A man who knows how to mix pleasures with business is never entirely possessed by them; he either quits or resumes them at his will; and in the use he makes of them he rather finds a relaxation than a dangerous charm that might corrupt him.

Charles de Saint-Évremond

• Pleasure
• Dangerous
• Might
• Charm
• Quitting
• Relaxation
• Resumes

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  • Dangerous
  • Might