Honore de Balzac Quotes
The woman you buy takes a great deal of money. The woman who gives herself to you takes all your money.Honore de Balzac
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I have favorite authors from a lifetime of reading, so there are some I'll automatically read every time they have a new novel. Included in them: Robert Goddard, Jeffery Deaver, Sophie Kinsella, Katherine Neville, Greg Isle, Laurie King, Lee Child, Lisa Tucker, Susan Howatch, Paul Auster. Barry Eisler, David Hewson, Tracy Chevalier.
M. J. Rose -
We'll always be fascinated by people who live above the law.
Wagner Moura -
The beauty of a Moroccan riad is undeniable, but even the most die-hard fan may find herself growing a little weary of what can come to feel like a one-size-fits-all aesthetic: tilework, white Berber rugs, woolen tribal throw pillows in reds and ochers, cut-metal lanterns.
Hanya Yanagihara -
When I was being brought up, we weren't allowed to wallow in self-pity, which was a thoroughly good thing. We were all fine and healthy because that was what we were told to be.
Maeve Binchy -
Often for hors d'oeuvres, I serve room temperature vegetables, something like that, so that the main course might be quite rich but the first course has balanced it out.
Sally Schneider -
I liked English and art and did a lot of painting. And for some reason I was good at math, but I wasn't an A student. I really had to work hard to get good grades.
Natasha Bedingfield
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I hope young athletes can imitate my good side only, not the bad side.
Taufik Hidayat -
Cyndi Lauper is really good at talking to you about normal things. It's strange to be in the presence of a big celebrity like that. You want to make these connections and say things related to being a fan. It's not as interesting for them. She's amazing at making small talk without it seeming small.
Barrett Foa -
Most importantly, nothing has happened to change my conviction that freedom and the love of liberty remain the essential defining attributes of our national character as a people.
Ibrahim Babangida -
If I could travel back in time, I'd bring back the entire Wu-Tang Clan.
Hannah Simone -
Statistics do not convey emotion. They shock us for a minute or two, and then we click again.
Madeleine M. Kunin -
I really do not see why there is not a splendid field for good work on the music hall stage, and if I did not have my own theatre taking up my time, I should rather like to go into it.
Lady Gregory
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I find short, fast romances romantic. There's a beauty to dark imagery.
Sam Smith -
It's very hard to transgress; we have the furniture of transgression without the imagery and iconography to actually do it.
Irvine Welsh -
The U.S., especially Hollywood, is so strong for film production.
Wang Jianlin -
When I was 13, I got my first guitar, and I could sort of play Ted Nugent songs, but I couldn't play the solos. But I could play along with entire Ramones songs.
Eddie Vedder Pearl Jam -
We are quick to stick labels on others - especially those who don't fit in with the norm. 'Harold Fry' is about a broken marriage; 'Perfect' is about a broken person. They are both about finding kindness where you least expect it.
Rachel Joyce -
I am meeting Diaspora Jews all the time, and we are developing programmes to prevent distancing. We have a joint history, but we cannot take matters for granted. Israel is home for all of us, and part of the beauty of the country is its social diversity.
Ofra Strauss
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I'm a big fan of Coach Dorrell. I watched UCLA football for many, many years. I've grown accustomed to the Pac-10 style.
The Boz -
I always get bored, and I like to do different things, but it isn't something I'm going to do in the near future.
Kelly Clarkson -
Parents are telling other parents that you can save a lot of money renting. Forever they've been looking for a solution to higher textbook prices.
Osman Rashid -
You won't see me at a microphone singing and tapping my foot. I spend a lot of money on sets, costumes and sound. I believe people deserve a show. I'm a singer, musician, dancer. I work hard, and I'm soaking wet when I come off.
Barbara Mandrell -
I mean, the way I see it is, every penny I've ever made through music is free money.
Melissa Auf der Maur -
The woman you buy takes a great deal of money. The woman who gives herself to you takes all your money.
Honore de Balzac