“Power does not consist in striking with force or with frequency, but in striking true.”
Quote by Honore de Balzac
Work
Analytical Studies: Physiology of Marriage and Petty Troubles of Married Life
Analytical Studies: Physiology of Marriage and Petty Troubles of Married Life delves into the physical and emotional dynamics of marriage, examining both the positive and negative aspects of married life. The book offers insights into the physiological and psychological aspects of marriage, as well as the common issues that married couples may encounter. more
Author
Honore de Balzac
French novelist born on May 20, 1799, and died on August 18, 1850. Honore de Balzac is renowned for his profound insight and criticism of 19th-century French society, hailed as the 'father of modern fiction'. more
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