Angel Quote by Honore de Balzac
“Where some one else's welfare is concerned, a young girl becomes as ingenious as a thief. Guileless where she herself is in question, and full of foresight for me,-she is like a heavenly angel forgiving the strange incomprehensible sins of earth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac, 1835
A girl, driven by others' needs, becomes cunning, yet retains innocence and foresight.
In simple terms: She becomes clever for others, yet remains pure.
Key Takeaway
Balance compassion with cleverness.
Themes
compassion
cleverness
innocence
morality
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family care
- social work
- advocacy
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
Ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When does cleverness become manipulation?
- How can we protect innocence while being strategic?
A Different Perspective
Her cunning may be misinterpreted as selfishness.
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