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Eugenie Grandet
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A young woman navigates the treacherous world of wealth, greed, and love in 19th century France.

fiction | 169 pages | Published in 2013

Quotes

The secrets of the heart are not known to all.

Honore de Balzac

Money is life, love, everything.

Honore de Balzac

Avarice is always poor.

Honore de Balzac

Avarice never satisfies itself.

Honore de Balzac

Losses in love do not count for much.

Honore de Balzac

Gratitude is a burden, and every burden is irksome.

Honore de Balzac

Fortune does not always smile on bores.

Honore de Balzac

One must sacrifice oneself to others.

Honore de Balzac

Love may spring up where least expected.

Honore de Balzac

Death is a terrible thing when we have lost those we love.

Honore de Balzac