What is a child, monsieur, but the image of two beings, the fruit of two sentiments spontaneously blended? Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Political liberty, the peace of a nation, and science itself are gifts for which Fate demands a heavy tax in blood! Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Suicide, moreover, was at the time in vogue in Paris: what more suitable key to the mystery of life for a skeptical society? Honore de Balzac Read Quote
At fifteen, beauty and talent do not exist; there can only be promise of the coming woman. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Lovers have a way of using this word, nothing, which implies exactly the opposite. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
A grocer is attracted to his business by a magnetic force as great as the repulsion which renders it odious to artists. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
