Maxioms by Stendhal
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
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.
A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.
A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.
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.
