“I prefer thought to action, an idea to a transaction, contemplation to activity.”
Book:Louis Lambert
Quote by Honore de Balzac
Work
Louis Lambert
Louis Lambert is a novel that delves into the introspective and spiritual development of its protagonist, a young boy named Louis Lambert. The story follows his intellectual and philosophical growth, as he navigates the complexities of life and the mysteries of existence. 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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