Honore de Balzac ( 10 of 31 )
The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite read more
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.
When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not love us, they give us read more
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.
Love is a game in which one always cheats.
Love is a game in which one always cheats.
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is one thing. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is read more
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is one thing. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is a genuine pleasure.
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine read more
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine pleasure.
Cruelty and fear shake hands together.
Cruelty and fear shake hands together.
Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence.
Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence.
Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.
Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.
Passion is universal humanity. Without it religion, history, romance and art would be useless.
Passion is universal humanity. Without it religion, history, romance and art would be useless.
Want him to be more of a man? Try being more of a woman!
Want him to be more of a man? Try being more of a woman!
