Honore de Balzac

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.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Equality may perhaps be a right, but no power on earth can ever turn it into a fact.

Equality may perhaps be a right, but no power on earth can ever turn it into a fact.

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.

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.