It is as absurd to say that a man can't love one woman all the time as it is to say that a violinist needs several violins to play the same piece of music.

Quote by Honore De Balzac

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When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not...

When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not...

The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love...

The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love...

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without...

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without...

There is no such thing as a great talent without great will power.

There is no such thing as a great talent without great will power.

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you...

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you...

A city (Paris) where great ideas perish, done to death by a witticism.

A city (Paris) where great ideas perish, done to death by a witticism.

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without...

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without...

Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine.

Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine.

If certain women walk straight into adultery, there are many others who cling to numerous...

If certain women walk straight into adultery, there are many others who cling to numerous...

It is easier to be a lover than a husband for the simple reason that...

It is easier to be a lover than a husband for the simple reason that...

It is easier to be a lover than a husband for the simple reason that...

It is easier to be a lover than a husband for the simple reason that...

Love or hatred must constantly increase between two persons who are always together; every moment...

Love or hatred must constantly increase between two persons who are always together; every moment...

For passion, be it observed, brings insight with it; it can give a sort of...

For passion, be it observed, brings insight with it; it can give a sort of...

When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not...

When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not...

A letter is a soul, so faithful an echo of the speaking voice that to...

A letter is a soul, so faithful an echo of the speaking voice that to...

There are no little events with the heart. It magnifies everything; it places in the...

There are no little events with the heart. It magnifies everything; it places in the...

Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill...

Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill...

There is something great and terrible about suicide.

There is something great and terrible about suicide.

Courtesy is only a thin veneer on the general selfishness.

Courtesy is only a thin veneer on the general selfishness.

Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine.

Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine.