“ Wounded vanity may drive a wealthy young man, who has been surrounded by flatterers since his birth, into many things. ”
Stendhal, The Charterhouse of Parma (1839). copy citation
| Author | Stendhal |
|---|---|
| Source | The Charterhouse of Parma |
| Topic | vanity birth |
| Date | 1839 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Mary Loyd |
| Weblink | https://www.gutenberg.org/files/57638/57638-h/57638-h.htm |
Context
“I can do nothing to him, but s’death, madam, do not force me to remember that I can do anything I please to you!”
“Ah, my little Fabrizio,” exclaimed the Fausta, “if I only knew where to lay my hand on you!”
Wounded vanity may drive a wealthy young man, who has been surrounded by flatterers since his birth, into many things. The very real passion with which the Fausta had inspired Count M⸺ burned up again furiously. The dangerous prospect of a struggle with the only son of the sovereign in whose country he was sojourning did not daunt him, and at the same time he was not clever enough to make any attempt to get a sight of the prince, or at least have him followed.”
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