Alain-Fournier Quote

When you've done something inexcusable, you try to ease your conscience by telling yourself that someone, somewhere would forgive you. You think of old people, perhaps indulgent grandparents, who are convinced that whatever you do is right.

Le Grand Meaulnes (1912) pt. 1, ch. 14

When you've done something inexcusable, you try to ease your conscience by telling yourself that someone, somewhere would forgive you. You think of...

When you've done something inexcusable, you try to ease your conscience by telling yourself that someone, somewhere would forgive you. You think of...

When you've done something inexcusable, you try to ease your conscience by telling yourself that someone, somewhere would forgive you. You think of...

When you've done something inexcusable, you try to ease your conscience by telling yourself that someone, somewhere would forgive you. You think of...