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
In diving to the bottom of pleasure we bring up more gravel than pearls. Honore de Balzac bottombringdive 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 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
Towns find it as hard as houses of business to rise again from ruin. Honore de Balzac businessfindhard Change image and share on social
It is easier to be a lover than a husband for the simple reason that it is more difficult to be witty every day than to say pretty things from time to time. Honore de Balzac daydifficulteasy Change image and share on social
Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine. Honore de Balzac finesolitude Change image and share on social
Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation. Honore de Balzac hypocrisymannernation 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
Ideas devour the ages as men are devoured by their passions. When man is cured, human nature will cure itself perhaps. Honore de Balzac agecuredevour Change image and share on social
