Honore de Balzac

"Modern reformers offer nebulous theories or write philanthropic novels. But your thief acts! He is as clear as a fact and as logical as a punch on the nose! And what a style he has!"

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Source: 1831 La Recherche de l'absolu.

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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.

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