“The human heart may find here and there a resting-place short of the highest height of affection, but we seldom stop in the steep, downward slope of hatred.”
Book:Father Goriot
Quote by Honore de Balzac
Work
Father Goriot
Father Goriot is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, which delves into the lives of a poor father and his two ambitious daughters in the backdrop of Parisian society during the early 19th century. The story examines the complexities of social hierarchy and the pursuit of wealth and status, offering a critical look at the human condition and the lengths people will go to achieve their goals. 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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