Honore de Balzac Quotes

It would be curious to know what leads a man to become a stationer rather than a baker, when he is no longer compelled, as among the Egyptians, to succeed to his father's craft.

Honore de Balzac

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: May 20, 1799 - August 18, 1850

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To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.

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The Internet is ultimately about innovation and integration, but you don't get the innovation unless you integrate Web technology into the processes by which you run your business.

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I'm not a predictable black liberal.

Juan Williams

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I love going back on 'Arrow.' It's always fun to see friends when I go back there.

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You shouldn't listen to my music for political messages.

Brad Paisley

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Shigeru Miyamoto

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