“Vicomte de Valmont: "You see, I have no intention of breaking down her prejudices. I want her to believe in God and virtue and the sanctity of marriage and still not be able to stop herself. I want the excitement of watching her betray everything that's most important to her. Surely you understand that. I thought "betrayal" was your favourite word." Marquise de Merteuil : "No, no ..."cruelty." I always think that has a nobler ring to it.”
Dangerous Liaisons
