The country is provincial; it becomes ridiculous when it tries to ape Paris. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Love or hatred must constantly increase between two persons who are always together; every moment fresh reasons are found for loving or hating better. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Wisdom is that apprehension of heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
It would be curious to know what leads a man to become a stationer rather than a baker, when he is no longer compelled, as among the Egyptians, to succeed to his father’s craft. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Small natures require despotism to exercise their sinews, as great souls thirst for equality to give play to their heart. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Between the daylight gambler and the player at night there is the same difference that lies between a careless husband and the lover swooning under his lady’s window. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
Children, dear and loving children, can alone console a woman for the loss of her beauty. Honore de Balzac Read Quote
