A naked woman is less dangerous than one who spreads her skirt skillfully to cover and exhibit everything at once.
Honore de BalzacThought is a key to all treasures; the miser's gains are ours without his cares. Thus I have soared above this world, where my enjoyments have been intellectual joys.
Honore de BalzacSometimes, one gesture comprises an entire drama, the accent of one word ruins an entire existence, and the indifference of one glance kills the happiest passion.
Honore de Balzac