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Stendhal1783–1842

Almost all our misfortunes in life come from the wrong notions we have about the things that happen to us. To know men thoroughly, to judge events sanely, is, therefore, a great step towards happiness.

Stendhal on happiness

Journal entry (10 December 1801)

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