France is a country that loves to change their government if it is always the same. — Honoré de Balzac
Handsome widows, after a twelve-month, enjoy a latitude and longitude without limit. — Honoré de Balzac
Whereas scoundrels become reconciled after knifing one another, lovers break up irrevocably — Honoré de Balzac
Tradesmen regard an author with a mixed feeling of terror, compassion and curiosity. — Honoré de Balzac