Maxioms by Stendhal
A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.
A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character. - On Love, 1822.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character. - On Love, 1822.
The shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same.
The shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few.
All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few.
