"Is there something to be said for the writings of the Marquis? Is there something to be said for pornography? And is there something to be said against both? I hope our film is balanced and rich enough to encourage debate and discussion"

This quote by Philip Kaufman speaks to the complexity of the works of the Marquis and pornography. He is suggesting that there is something to be stated for both, but also something to be said against both. He is hoping that his film will be well balanced and abundant enough to encourage dispute and conversation on the topics. This quote speaks to the value of having an open discussion about controversial topics, and the requirement to think about both sides of the argument. It likewise speaks with the power of movie to stimulate significant conversations and to challenge viewers to think critically about the subjects presented. Kaufman's quote is a reminder that we should strive to be open-minded and to consider all point of views when talking about tough topics.