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Tough economic times ahead (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by ooli3@sopuli.xyz to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The Face first grows lank and wrinkled; then the Neck; then the Breast and Arms; the lower Parts continuing to the last as plump as ever: So that covering all above with a Basket, and regarding only what is below the Girdle, it is impossible of two Women to know an old from a young one. And as in the dark all Cats are grey, the Pleasure of corporal Enjoyment with an old Woman is at least equal, and frequently superior, every Knack being by Practice capable of Improvement.

— Benjamin Franklin, Advice to a Friend on Choosing a Mistress, 1745.

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Ahhh, dirty old Ben! He knew a thing or two about seduction and sex. And he never let age get in the way of a good time.

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

As a scientist, he knew to do his field work.

I'm sure he made sure to have a good sample size to support that quote.

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago

The rate at which he went through French Courtesans alone would have been enough.