Stendhal Character Quotations

For the future, I shall rely only upon those elements of my character which I have tested. Who would ever have said that I should find pleasure in shedding tears? That I should love the man who proves to me that I am nothing more than a fool?

A woman of generous character will sacrifice her life a thousand times over for her lover, but will break with him for ever over a question of pride.

One can acquire everything in solitude except character.