Honoré de Balzac

Friendship Quotes

Nothing so fortifies a friendship as a belief on the part of one friend that he is superior to the other. -
Honore de Balzac
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Hope Quotes

Of necessity she went further in aversion than she had gone in love, for her hatred was not in proportion to her love but to her disappointed hopes. -
Honoré de Balzac

Truth Quotes

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true. -
Honoré de Balzac
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Love Quotes

The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives rise is not the passion of the other. -
Honore de Balzac

Love Quotes

The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one. -
Honore de Balzac
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Inspirational Quotes

There is no such thing as a great talent without great willpower. -
Honoré de Balzac