The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one. Honore de Balzac chivalrylovemotto Change image and share on social
Nobody loves a woman because she is handsome or ugly, stupid or intelligent. We love because we love. Honore de Balzac handsomeintelligentlove Change image and share on social
Our most bitter enemies are our own kith and kin. Kings have no brothers, no sons, no mother! Honore de Balzac bitterbrotherenemy Change image and share on social
Marriage must incessantly contend with a monster that devours everything: familiarity. Honore de Balzac contenddevourfamiliarity Change image and share on social
A grocer is attracted to his business by a magnetic force as great as the repulsion which renders it odious to artists. Honore de Balzac artistattractbusiness Change image and share on social
It would be curious to know what leads a man to become a stationer rather than a baker, when he is no longer compelled, as among the Egyptians, to succeed to his father's craft. Honore de Balzac bakercompelcraft Change image and share on social
Unintelligent persons are like weeds that thrive in good ground; they love to be amused in proportion to the degree in which they weary themselves. Honore de Balzac amusedegreegood Change image and share on social
Virtue, perhaps, is nothing more than politeness of soul. Honore de Balzac politenessoulvirtue Change image and share on social
The duration of passion is proportionate with the original resistance of the woman. Honore de Balzac durationoriginalpassion Change image and share on social
Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught. Honore de Balzac bigcatchfly Change image and share on social
