Many men are deeply moved by the mere semblance of suffering in a woman; they take the look of pain for a sign of constancy or of love.
Honore de BalzacThe greatest joy a petty soul can taste is to dupe a great soul and catch it in a snare.
Honore de BalzacNothing can afford a woman greater pleasure than to hear tender words of love. The strictest, most devout woman will listen even if she must not answer.
Honore de Balzac