Honoré de Balzac: The Dangerous Poison of Glory – A Deadly Desire!

„Glory is a poison, good to be taken in small doses.“

Honoré de BalzacHonoré de Balzac warns: Glory is a poison best taken in small doses. Discover more about his wisdom and literary legacy.
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Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist. In literary history, although he belonged to the Romantic generation, he is often grouped with the sixteen years older Stendhal and the 22 years younger Gustave Flaubert as one of the three great Realists.

This quote warns against indulging too much in glory, as it can quickly become a burden if taken excessively.


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Quote about glory being a poison by Honoré de Balzac

Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a prominent French novelist and is regarded as a leading figure of literary realism. He wrote numerous novels and stories that portray the broad social life of his time. His work "La Comédie Humaine" is a detailed social portrayal of 19th-century France.

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