“The sanctity of womanhood is incompatible with social liberty and social claims; and for a woman emancipation means corruption.”
Book:A Woman at Thirty
Quote by Honore de Balzac
Work
A Woman at Thirty
This book delves into the personal and professional challenges faced by a woman at the age of thirty, offering insights into her journey of self-discovery and growth. 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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