True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart.
Honore de BalzacNature endows woman alternately with a particular strength which helps her to suffer and a weakness which counsels her to be resigned.
Honore de BalzacPerhaps it is only human nature to inflict suffering on anything that will endure suffering, whether by reason of its genuine humility, or indifference, or sheer helplessness.
Honore de Balzac