“ One always acts too hastily--one never reflects sufficiently. ”
Guy de Maupassant, Bel-Ami (1885). copy citation
| Author | Guy de Maupassant |
|---|---|
| Source | Bel-Ami |
| Topic | acts |
| Date | 1885 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Bel_Ami |
Context
“A well-known painter said: "There is a fine couple." Georges thought: "If my position had been made, I would have married her. Why did I never think of it? How could I have taken the other one? What folly! One always acts too hastily--one never reflects sufficiently." And longing, bitter longing possessed him, corrupting all his pleasure, rendering life odious.
Suzanne said: "You must come often, Bel-Ami; we can do anything we like now papa is rich."
He replied:”
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