The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.Honoré de Balzac
The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives rise is not the passion of the other.Honoré de Balzac
When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not love us, they give us credit for nothing, not even our virtues.Honoré de Balzac
Nobody loves a woman because she is handsome or ugly, stupid or intelligent. We love because we love.Honoré 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.Honoré de Balzac
First love is a kind of vaccination which saves a man from catching the complaint the second time.Honoré de Balzac