Since, though I do not repent my amorous exploits, I am far from wanting my example to contribute to the corruption of the fair sex, which deserves our homage for so many reasons, I hope that my observations will foster prudence in fathers and mothers and thus at least deserve their esteem.

History of My Life (trans. Trask 1967), 1997 reprint, v. 8, chapter 4, p. 110 - Referenced