Maxioms by Stendhal
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
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.
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.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character. - On Love, 1822.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character. - On Love, 1822.
