We exaggerate misfortune and happiness alike. We are never as bad off or as happy as we say we are.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about happiness, bad luck, bad
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69 quotes by Honoré de Balzac
Honoré de Balzac - french Novelist
Was born on 20 may 1799.
Died on 18 aug 1850, at 51 years old.
Died on 18 aug 1850, at 51 years old.
Origin country: France
What is a child, monsieur, but the image of two beings, the fruit of two sentiments spontaneously blended?
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about children
When law becomes despotic, morals are relaxed, and vice versa.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about vice, law
Wisdom is that apprehension of heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about wisdom, spirit, things, love
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.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about love, infinite, heart
Being incapable of enthusiasm is a sign of mediocrity.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about enthusiasm, mediocrity, being
The heart of a mother ia an abyss, in its depths there is always forgiveness.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about mother, absolution, heart
The will can be, more than talent, a reason for pride.
Quote by Honoré de Balzac about will, proudness, reason, talent
