petty despotisms reduce to nothing the value of public opinion. - Stendhal

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petty despotisms reduce to nothing the value of public opinion.

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About Stendhal

Marie-Henri Beyle (January 23, 1783 – March 23, 1842), more widely known as Stendhal, the most famous of his many pen-names, was a 19th century French writer.

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Pen Names: Henri Stendhal Stendalis Louis Alexandre Bombet Anastase de Serpière Don Flegme William Crocodile Dominique
Alternative Names: Henri Beyle Marie Henri Beyle Marie-Henri Beyle
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