True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart. Honore de Balzac demonstrationequaleternal Change image and share on social
A lover always thinks of his mistress first and himself second; with a husband it runs the other way. Honore de Balzac husbandlovermistress Change image and share on social
Political liberty, the peace of a nation, and science itself are gifts for which Fate demands a heavy tax in blood! Honore de Balzac blooddemandfate Change image and share on social
There is no such thing as a great talent without great will power. Honore de Balzac greatpowertalent Change image and share on social
The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives rise is not the passion of the other. Honore de Balzac commanddistinctfact Change image and share on social
Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies. Honore de Balzac bureaucracygiantmechanism Change image and share on social
Women are tenacious, and all of them should be tenacious of respect; without esteem they cannot exist; esteem is the first demand that they make of love. Honore de Balzac demandesteemexist Change image and share on social
Lovers have a way of using this word, nothing, which implies exactly the opposite. Honore de Balzac implyloveropposite Change image and share on social
Courtesy is only a thin veneer on the general selfishness. Honore de Balzac courtesygeneralselfishness 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
