It's catastrophies which turn wise and strong people into philosophers. — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
To forget is the great secret of strong creative natures; to forget is the way nature herself who knows no past and… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
Women themselves are so happy, and so beautiful, when they're strong, that they naturally choose powerful men, even if that power's so… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
It is easier for a woman to be a good wife than a good mother. A widow has two duties with contrary… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
A country is strong which consists of wealthy families, every member of whom is interested in defending a common treasure; it is… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
White and shining virgin of all human virtues, ark of the covenant between earth and heaven, tender and strong companion partaking of… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
A sick man, surrounded by those who love him, nursed by those who wish earnestly that he should live, will recover (all… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
However gross a man may be, the minute he expresses a strong and genuine affection, some inner secretion alters his features, animates… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
“Oh, my friend, when you love, love a woman whom you are sure that you can love always. Never forsake a woman.” — Honoré de Balzac Copy Share Image
“You have broken the ice, though you have not even scratched its glossy surface: you have placed your hand upon the croup of the… — Honoré de Balzac Copy Share Image
It is quite right what they say: the three most beautiful sights in the world are a ship in full sail, a galloping horse,… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
My writing table has seen all my wretchedness, knows all my plans, has overheard all my thoughts. — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
Foppery, being the chronic condition of women, is not so much noticed as it is when it breaks out on the person of the… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
A married woman is a slave you must know how to seat upon a throne. — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
Rich men are resolved to be astonished at nothing. When they see a masterpiece, they must needs at one glance recognize some flaw to… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
One can imagine the look the two lovers exchanged; it was like a flame, for virtuous lovers have not a shred of hypocrisy. — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
White and shining virgin of all human virtues, ark of the covenant between earth and heaven, tender and strong companion partaking of the lion… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
All men can bear a familiar, definite misfortune better than the cruel alternations of a fate which, from one moment to another, brings excessive… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
