To those who have exhausted politics, nothing remains but abstract thought. Honore de Balzac abstractexhaustpolitic Change image and share on social
The country is provincial; it becomes ridiculous when it tries to ape Paris. Honore de Balzac apecountryparis Change image and share on social
Passion is universal humanity. Without it religion, history, romance and art would be useless. Honore de Balzac arthistoryhumanity Change image and share on social
Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true. Honore de Balzac hardpowerreveal Change image and share on social
Wisdom is that apprehension of heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love. Honore de Balzac apprehensionheavenlylove Change image and share on social
Many men are deeply moved by the mere semblance of suffering in a woman; they take the look of pain for a sign of constancy or of love. Honore de Balzac constancydeeplylove Change image and share on social
First love is a kind of vaccination which saves a man from catching the complaint the second time. Honore de Balzac catchcomplaintkind Change image and share on social
A woman knows the face of the man she loves as a sailor knows the open sea. Honore de Balzac faceloveman Change image and share on social
A flow of words is a sure sign of duplicity. Honore de Balzac duplicityflowsign 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
