Man is neither good nor bad; he is born with instincts and abilities.
Honore De Balzac quote Hatred is a tonic, it makes one live, it inspires vengeance; but pity kills, it makes our weakness weaker.
Honore De Balzac quote Despotism accomplishes great things illegally; liberty doesn't even go to the trouble of accomplishing small things legally.
Honore De Balzac quote 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 quote We exaggerate misfortune and happiness alike. We are never as bad off or as happy as we say we are.
Honore De Balzac quote Virtue, perhaps, is nothing more than politeness of soul.
Honore De Balzac quote Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence.
Honore De Balzac quote The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
Honore De Balzac quote Biography
French novelist 1799-1850
