Desires are but pain and torment, and enjoyment is sweet be… - Giacomo Casanova

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Desires are but pain and torment, and enjoyment is sweet because it delivers us from them.

Giacomo Casanova

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Giacomo Casanova (2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author; also known as Jacques Casanova de Seingalt. He was famous for his elaborate love affairs and his encounters with famous contemporary figures.

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Native Name: Giacomo Girolamo Casanova

Alternative Names: Casanova • Kazanova • Giacomo Girolamo Casanova di Seingalt • Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt • Giovanni Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt • ג'אקומו קאזאנובה • Jacques Casanova de Seingalt • Jacques Casanova • Dzhiakomo Kasanova • Джакомо Казанова • Giacomo Girolamo Casanova De Seingalt • Casanova de Seingalt

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Desires are but pain and torment, and enjoyment is sweet because it delivers us from them. - Giacomo Casanova

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