Maxioms by Stendhal
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.
A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.
A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.
Mathematics allows for no hypocrisy and no vagueness.
Mathematics allows for no hypocrisy and no vagueness.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
