Achieve Quote by Honore de Balzac
“However gross a man may be, the minute he expresses a strong and genuine affection, some inner secretion alters his features, animates his gestures, and colors his voice. The stupidest man will often, under the stress of passion, achieve heights of eloquence, in thought if not in language, and seem to move in some luminous sphere. Goriot's voice and gesture had at this moment the power of communication that characterizes the great actor. Are not our finer feelings the poems of the human will?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac, 1835
Strong genuine affection transforms a person, enhancing expression and communication, revealing deeper human will.
In simple terms: Love changes us, makes us eloquent.
Key Takeaway
Embrace sincere affection.
Themes
love
expression
human will
Mood
passionate
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic performance
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotional transformation
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love affect creativity?
- Can affection be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Love can be fleeting or unreciprocated.
