“Después de infundirle el hábito de razonar justamente y no contentarse con palabras inútiles, se había olvidado de advertirle que, para ser un poco considerado, este hábito es un crimen, pues todo razonamiento justo ofende.”
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Stendhal, born Marie-Henri Beyle, was a prominent 19th-century French novelist and literary critic. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style, his works include masterpieces such as 'The Red and the Black' and 'The Charterhouse of Parma'. Stendhal was born on January 23, 1783, and died on March 23, 1842. more
“La razón quiere decidir lo que es justo; la ira quiere que se tome por justo lo que ella decide.”
“Gracias, señor; pero no pienso que la torcida justicia de los hombres esté nunca de mi parte.”
“El encierro no siempre tiene barrotes. A veces tiene nombre.”