Honore de Balzac

"Between the daylight gambler and the player at night there is the same difference that lies between a careless husband and the lover swooning under his lady's window."

7 likes

Source: Honore de Balzac (2011). “The Magic Skin: Or The Wild Ass's Skin”, p.7, The Floating Press

About the author

Honore de Balzac

Honore de Balzac

Novelist

Honore de Balzac was a French novelist known for his detailed portrayal of society in works like 'La Comédie Humaine', exploring themes of ambition and morality.

All quotes by Honore de Balzac →

Same author

More quotes by Honore de Balzac

See all →