All happiness depends on courage and work. I have had many periods of wretchedness, but with energy and above all with illusions, I pulled through them all.
HONORE DE BALZAC
HONORE DE BALZAC
Honore de Balzac on courage
Honore de Balzac141 quotes“All happiness depends on courage and work. I have had many periods of wretchedness, but with energy and above all with illusions, I pulled through them all.”
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