Theophile Gautier. Mademoiselle de Maupin (№ 296849)

Since I live among men so many times I saw a most undignified way change the woman as casually publicize a secret relationship, and the pure love carelessly dirty with mud, as young people, escaping from the arms of the charming beloved, run to the disgusting courtesans, and the most reliable love Affairs without any valid reason suddenly drop - I can't decide on a love adventure. It would be like that in broad daylight with open eyes, to rush into a bottomless abyss.