The greatest tyranny is to love I where we are not loved again.
HONORE DE BALZAC
HONORE DE BALZAC
Honore de Balzac on greatness
Honore de Balzac141 quotes“The greatest tyranny is to love I where we are not loved again.”
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Honore de BalzacHonore de Balzac The press is like a woman: sublime when it lies, it will not let go until it has forced you to believe it. The public, like a foolish husband, always succumbs.
Honore de BalzacHonore de Balzac It is quite right what they say: the three most beautiful sights in the world are a ship in full sail, a galloping horse, and a woman dancing.
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