In diving to the bottom of pleasure we bring up more gravel than pearls. Honore de Balzac bottombringdive Change image and share on social
When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not love us, they give us credit for nothing, not even our virtues. Honore de Balzac creditcrimeforgive Change image and share on social
Nature makes only dumb animals. We owe the fools to society. Honore de Balzac animaldumbfool Change image and share on social
Nothing so fortifies a friendship as a belief on the part of one friend that he is superior to the other. Honore de Balzac belieffortifyfriend Change image and share on social
A young bride is like a plucked flower; but a guilty wife is like a flower that had been walked over. Honore de Balzac brideflowerguilty Change image and share on social
When law becomes despotic, morals are relaxed, and vice versa. Honore de Balzac despoticlawmoral Change image and share on social
Small natures require despotism to exercise their sinews, as great souls thirst for equality to give play to their heart. Honore de Balzac despotismequalityexercise Change image and share on social
A husband who submits to his wife's yoke is justly held an object of ridicule. A woman's influence ought to be entirely concealed. Honore de Balzac concealholdhusband Change image and share on social
At fifteen, beauty and talent do not exist; there can only be promise of the coming woman. Honore de Balzac beautycomeexist Change image and share on social
Love is a game in which one always cheats. Honore de Balzac cheatgamelove Change image and share on social
