Whether or not it is dangerous to read Sade is a question that easily becomes lost in a multitude of others and has never been settled except by those whose arguments are rooted in the conviction that reading leads to trouble. So it does; so it must, for reading leads nowhere but to questions.Richard Seaver
About This Quote
Reading the Marquis de Sade’s "Justine" can be dangerous, but it can also be enlightening, liberating, and life-giving. Why? Because Sade’s writing challenges the reader to think critically about what they are reading. When reading Sade, remember that he is a writer who delves into the darkest parts of human nature and who often talks about things that are taboo. Yes, his works can be dangerous.
This is because he makes you think. However, I argue that this kind of thinking is exactly what one needs today.
Source: The Marquis De Sade: The Complete Justine, Philosophy In The Bedroom, And Other Writings
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