Stendhal, The Red And The Black Quotes

A good book is an event in my life.

Indeed, man has two different beings inside him. What devil thought of that malicious touch?

After moral poisoning, one requires physical remedies and a bottle of champagne.

I am mad, I am going under, I must follow the advice of a friend, and pay no heed to myself.

A novel is a mirror walking along a main road.

Julien felt himself to be strong and resolute like a man who sees clearly into his own heart.

I think being condemned to death is the only real distinction, " said Mathilde. "It is the only thing which cannot be bought.