Nicholas Valentin de Latena

Nicholas Valentin de Latena (1790–1864/1881) was a French jurist and writer. Quotes A jest that makes a virtuous woman only smile, often frightens away a prude; but, when real danger forces the former to flee, the latter does not hesitate to advance. Attributed in J. De Finod (1881), p. 10 To remain virtuous, a man has only to combat his own desires: a woman must resist her own inclinations, and the continual attack of man. Attributed in J. De Finod (1881), p. 15 One may be better than his reputation or his conduct, but never better than his principles. Attributed in J. De Finod (1881), p. 48 Women like balls and assemblies, as a hunter likes a place where game abounds. Attributed in J. De Finod (1881), p. 167 External links J. De Finod (ed.) A Thousand Flashes of French Wit, Wisdom, and Wickedness (New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1881) Category:1790 births Category:1864 deaths Category:Authors from France Category:Jurists