A careful observation of Nature will disclose pleasantries of superb irony. She has for instance placed toads close to flowers.
Honore de BalzacThe duration of a couple's passion is in proportion to the woman's original resistance or to the obstacles that social hazards have placed in the way of her happiness.
Honore de BalzacTradesmen regard an author with a mixed feeling of terror, compassion and curiosity.
Honore de BalzacFrance is a country that loves to change their government if it is always the same.
Honore de Balzac