Wisdom is that apprehension of heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love. Honore de Balzac Wisdom
Society bristles with enigmas which look hard to solve. It is a perfect maze of intrigue. Honore de Balzac Society
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. Honore de Balzac Happiness
Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught. Honore de Balzac Legal
The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. Honore de Balzac Mom
The art of motherhood involves much silent, unobtrusive self-denial, an hourly devotion which finds no detail too minute. Honore de Balzac Art
Nothing so fortifies a friendship as a belief on the part of one friend that he is superior to the other. Honore de Balzac Friendship
The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one. Honore de Balzac Wisdom
All humanity is passion; without passion, religion, history, novels, art would be ineffectual. Honore de Balzac History
All humanity is passion; without passion, religion, history, novels, art would be ineffectual. Honore de Balzac Religion
When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not love us, they give us credit for nothing, not even our virtues. Honore de Balzac Women
When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not love us, they give us credit for nothing, not even our virtues. Honore de Balzac Men
Power is action; the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established. Honore de Balzac Power