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Lost Illusions quotes

Honoré de Balzac

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“Most of us spend a good part of our lives in clearing our minds of the notions that sprang up unchecked during our nonage. This is called 'getting our experience.'” Honoré de Balzac, Lost Illusions
“There is an element in friendship which doubles its charm and renders it indissoluble—a sense of certainty which is lacking in love.” Honoré de Balzac, Lost Illusions
“Conscience, my dear fellow, is a stick which every one takes up to beat his neighbor and not for application to his own back.” Honoré de Balzac, Lost Illusions

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