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“It is absurd to pretend that one cannot love the same woman always, as to pretend that a good artist needs several violins to execute a piece of music.” quote by Honore de Balzac
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““It is absurd to pretend that one cannot love the same woman always, as to pretend that a good artist needs several violins to execute a piece of music.””

Honore de Balzac

About This Quote

Source Book: Human Comedy by Honoré de Balzac, 1835

Loving the same person constantly is as natural as a single artist creating a masterpiece without multiple instruments.

In simple terms: Consistent love needs no extra tools.

Key Takeaway

Value steady love over variety.

Themes

love commitment authenticity

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • marriage
  • personal growth
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

monogamy artistic integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you equate love with artistic creation?
  • Can love thrive without novelty?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all relationships fit monogamy; ignores cultural variations.

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