“Pourquoi ne pas l'avouer ? il avait peur. Comme il était résolu à agir, il s'abandonnait à ce sentiment sans vergogne. Pourvu qu'au moment d'agir, je me trouve le courage qu'il faut, se disait-il, qu'importe ce que je puis sentir en ce moment ? (Livre second, Chapitre XV)”
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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
“Fear is the story you tell yourself. Learn from the lesson behind your story.”
“The power of the universe is in your veins.”