Quote by Stendhal

If you think of paying court to the men in power, your eternal ruin is assured.

If you think of paying court to the men in power, your etern

Summary

This quote suggests that if an individual seeks to gain favor or ingratiate themselves with those in positions of power, they will ultimately meet their downfall. It warns against blindly seeking to please authority figures, implying that such actions will lead to their own destruction or downfall. Instead, it highlights the importance of independent thinking and acting according to personal convictions, rather than depending on the favor of those in power.

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