Honore de Balzac Quotes

Le mariage doit incessamment combattre un monstre qui de v ore tout: l'habitude. Marriage should always combat the monster that devours everything: habit.

Honore de Balzac

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  Honore de Balzac
  • Marriage
  • Habit
  • Combat