The genius of the French language, descended from its single Latin stock, has triumphed most in the contrary direction - in simplicity, in unity, in clarity, and in restraint. Lytton Strachey claritycontrarydescend Change image and share on social
The history of the Victorian Age will never be written: we know too much about it. Lytton Strachey agehistoryvictorian Change image and share on social
In pure literature, the writers of the eighteenth century achieved, indeed, many triumphs; but their great, their peculiar, triumphs were in the domain of thought. Lytton Strachey achievecenturydomain Change image and share on social
How far the existence of the Academy has influenced French literature, either for good or for evil, is an extremely dubious question. Lytton Strachey academydubiousevil Change image and share on social
When Louis XIV assumed the reins of government France suddenly and wonderfully came to her maturity; it was as if the whole nation had burst into splendid flower. Lytton Strachey assumeburstflower Change image and share on social
Englishmen have always loved Moliere. Lytton Strachey englishmanlovemoliere Change image and share on social
Modern as the style of Pascal's writing is, his thought is deeply impregnated with the spirit of the Middle Ages. He belonged, almost equally, to the future and to the past. Lytton Strachey agebelongdeeply Change image and share on social
The old interests of aristocracy - the romance of action, the exalted passions of chivalry and war - faded into the background, and their place was taken by the refined and intimate pursuits of peace and civilization. Lytton Strachey actionaristocracybackground share on social
Though, with the ascendancy of Louis, the political power of the nobles finally came to an end, France remained, in the whole complexion of her social life, completely aristocratic. Lytton Strachey aristocraticascendancycompletely Change image and share on social
The amateur is very rare in French literature - as rare as he is common in our own. Lytton Strachey amateurcommonfrench Change image and share on social
