Children Quote by Honore de Balzac
“The election of a deputy to the Legislature offers a noble and majestic spectacle comparable only to the delivery of a child. It involves the same efforts, the same impurities, the same laceration, and the same triumph.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Père Goriot, Honoré de Balzac, 1835
Political elections are as intense and fraught with struggle as childbirth, involving pain, impurity, and eventual triumph.
In simple terms: Elections mirror the hardships and rewards of bringing new life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the messy process of democratic change.
Themes
politics
birth
struggle
triumph
impurity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- legislative sessions
- public debates
- political rallies
Key Concepts
democracy
civic duty
ritualistic drama
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are made for political power?
- How does the electoral process affect ordinary citizens?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing elections ignores corruption and disenfranchisement.
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