Maxioms by Stendhal
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.
The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
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.
