Man judges of nature in relation to itself; the angelic spirit judges of it in relation to heaven. In short, to the spirits everything speaks.
Honore de BalzacMen are such dupes by choice, that he who would impose upon others never need be at a loss to find ready victims.
Honore de BalzacThe Parisan, sauntering the streets idly, is as often a man in despair as a lounger.
Honore de Balzac