Authors:
  1. Quotes
  2. Authors
  3. S
  4. Stendhal
  5. Pleasure

Stendhal Quotes about Pleasure

All Stendhal Quotes Art Boredom Character Fashion Heart Human Nature Joy Love Passion Pleasure quotes Power Religion Society Soul Style Vision Writing
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.

Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.

Stendhal
Pleasure, Spoiled, Describing
Stendhal (1955). “The private diaries of Stendhal [pseud.]”

The pleasures of love are always in proportion to our fears.

Stendhal
Pleasure, Proportion
Stendhal (1915). “On Love”

But, if I sample this pleasure so prudently and circumspectly, it will no longer be a pleasure.

Stendhal
Pleasure, Sample, Ifs

You May Also Like: