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Stendhal Quotes about Writing

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A novel is like a bow, and the violin that produces the sound is the reader's soul.

A novel is like a bow, and the violin that produces the sound is the reader's soul.

Stendhal
Writing, Soul, Sound
Stendhal (2003). “The Red and the Black”, p.11, Modern Library

I see but one rule: to be clear.

Stendhal
Writing, Clear
Stendhal (1925). “The Charterhouse of Parma”

A good book is an event in my life.

Stendhal
Book, Writing, Events
Stendhal (2006). “The Red and the Black: Easyread Edition”, p.3, ReadHowYouWant.com

A novel is a mirror carried along a main road.

Stendhal
Book, Reading, Writing

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