I will never demean myself to speak about my courage," said Julien, coldly, "it would be mean to do so. Let the world judge by the facts.

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Mots clés courage discretion 1830

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The idea which tyrants find most useful is the idea of God.

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Mots clés god religion tyranny 1830

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I think being condemned to death is the only real distinction," said Mathilde. "It is the only thing which cannot be bought.

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Mots clés corruption condemnation honors death-penalty distinction 1830

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Each man for himself in that desert of egoism which is called life.

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Mots clés egoism 1830 julien-sorel

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Could anything possibly be more humorous than believing in the depth or in the depravity of the Parisian character?

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Mots clés mediocrity 1830

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Oh, if there were only a true religion. Fool that I am, I see a Gothic cathedral and venerable stained-glass windows, and my weak heart conjures up the priest to fit the scene. My soul would understand him, my soul has need of him. I only find a nincompoop with dirty hair.

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Mots clés religion priest 1830 julien-sorel

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