amorous inclinations

I sent my son to the academy with the hope that he would become a serious official capable of serving the palace … and I definitely wanted him to avoid my own frivolous, amorous inclinations. Still, I must say, it would be best for him to develop a more playful side to his character. He’s always so serious and proper— his behavior can be annoying.

Shikibu Murasaki, The Tale of Genji