Honore de Balzac Quotes

Perhaps it is only human nature to inflict suffering on anything that will endure suffering, whether by reason of its genuine humility, or indifference, or sheer helplessness.

Honore de Balzac

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  Honore de Balzac
  • Suffering
  • Humility
  • Human Nature