Quotes:Sade, Donatien Alphonse Francois

Zirkoff, Boris

Sade, Donatien Alphonse Francois, Count (usually known as Marquis de Sade). French writer, b. in Paris, June 2, 1740; d. Dec. 2, 1814. Early in military service. After returning to Paris, 1766, became notorious for vicious practices and was condemned to death in 1772 for poisoning and other offences. Fled to Italy, was caught, again tried and found guilty, 1777. Escaped once more but was finally caught and committed to the Bastille. Here he wrote plays and obscene novels. Removed to Charenton Lunatic Asylum, 1789; 543 discharged and recommitted as incurable, 1803. The term sadism is derived from his name.

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 2, pp. 542-543