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Honore de Balzac Quotes

Honore de Balzac quotes

French Novelist May 20, 1799 – August 18, 1850

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Power is action; the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established. Honore de Balzac
Do you know how a man makes his way here? By brilliant genius or by skilful corruption. You must either cut your way through these masses of men like a cannon ball, or steal among them like a plague. Honore de Balzac
For passion, be it observed, brings insight with it; it can give a sort of intelligence to simpletons, fools, and idiots, especially during youth. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by..."
Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true. Honore de Balzac
Unluckily, Governments cannot be enlightened, and a Government which regards itself as a diffuser of light is the least open to enlightenment. Honore de Balzac
It is the mark of a great man that he puts to flight all ordinary calculations. He is at once sublime and touching, childlike and of the race of giants. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "Glory is the sunshine of the dead"
Glory is the sunshine of the dead Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to..."
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine pleasure. Honore de Balzac
Is there any instinct more deeply implanted in the heart of man than the pride of protection, a protection which is constantly exerted for a fragile and defenceless creature? Honore de Balzac
The viscountess had raised the forefinger of her right hand and made a pretty gesture toward a stool at her feet. There was such intense tyrannical passion in the gesture that the marquis relinquished the doorknob and came back. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "Our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in..."
Our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "Courtesy is only a thin veneer on the general selfishness."
Courtesy is only a thin veneer on the general selfishness. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "An unfulfilled vocation drains the color from a man's entire..."
An unfulfilled vocation drains the color from a man's entire existence. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "Men die in despair, while spirits die in ecstasy."
Men die in despair, while spirits die in ecstasy. Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac quote: "Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like..."
Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence. Honore de Balzac

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