“The life of a man who deliberately runs through his fortune often becomes a business speculation; his friends, his pleasures, patrons, and acquaintances are his capital.”
Quote by Honore de Balzac
Work
The Magic Skin: Or The Wild Ass's Skin
This narrative delves into the mystical world where the skin of a wild ass holds extraordinary magical properties, intertwining the lives of its characters with its enigmatic powers. 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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