A prude ought to be condemned to meet only indiscreet lovers.

A prude exhibits her virtue in word and manner; a virtuous woman shows hers in her conduct. [ La Bruyere ]

A jest that makes a virtuous woman only smile, often frightens away a prude; but, when real danger forces the former to flee, the latter does not hesitate to advance. [ Latena ]

The coquette compromises her reputation, and sometimes saves her virtue: the prude, on the contrary, often sacrifices her honor in secret, and preserves it in public opinion. [ Mme. du Socage ]