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 BalzacNo woman allows her lover to descend from his pedestal. Even a god is not forgiven the slightest pettiness.
Honore de BalzacThe boor covers himself, the rich man or the fool adorns himself, and the elegant man gets dressed.
Honore de Balzac