Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence.
Honore de BalzacAs a rule, only the poor are generous. Rich people can always find excellent reasons for not handing over twenty thousand francs to a relative.
Honore de BalzacA man wastes his time going to hear some of our eloquent modern preachers; they may change his opinions, but never his conduct.
Honore de BalzacTradesmen regard an author with a mixed feeling of terror, compassion and curiosity.
Honore de Balzac