The life of a man who deliberately runs through his fortune often becomes a business speculation; his friends, his pleasures, patrons, and acquaintances are his capital. Honore de Balzac acquaintancebusinesscapital Change image and share on social
Chance, my dear, is the sovereign deity in child-bearing. Honore de Balzac bearchancechild Change image and share on social
Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill at ease with yourself. Honore de Balzac easegoodgreat Change image and share on social
No man should marry until he has studied anatomy and dissected at least one woman. Honore de Balzac anatomydissectman 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
Suicide, moreover, was at the time in vogue in Paris: what more suitable key to the mystery of life for a skeptical society? Honore de Balzac keylifemystery Change image and share on social
The habits of life form the soul, and the soul forms the countenance. Honore de Balzac countenanceformhabit 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
Love is a game in which one always cheats. Honore de Balzac cheatgamelove Change image and share on social
