Honore de Balzac

"Political liberty, the peace of a nation, and science itself are gifts for which Fate demands a heavy tax in blood!"

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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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