"Because," she said, "if He does not exist, then I must. And that is harder."

The Erotic/Non-Erotic Tale Of 1969's 'Marquis de Sade's Justine'

The Marquis de Sade's works, including "Justine," have had a significant impact on Western culture. His writings have influenced a wide range of artists, writers, and filmmakers, including the Surrealists, who saw de Sade as a precursor to their own explorations of the subconscious and the world of dreams.

Justine turned the knife over in her hands. Then she dropped it. "I will not," she said. "Not because I am afraid. But because you asked."

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