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When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes when they do not love us, they give us credit for nothin
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"When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not love us, they give us credit for nothing, not even our virtues"

- Honore de Balzac

About this Quote

In this quote, Honore de Balzac is highlighting the power of love and its capability to forgive. He recommends that when a woman likes a man, she is willing to ignore his defects and errors, even reaching flexible him for his misdeeds. However, when a lady does not love a guy, she is quick to dismiss any great qualities or virtues he might possess. This quote speaks to the idea that love has the capability to blind us and make us see only the very best in someone, while its lack can make us see just their faults. Balzac's words remind us of the immense impact that like can have on our understandings and actions.

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Honore de Balzac This quote is written / told by Honore de Balzac between May 20, 1799 and August 18, 1850. He was a famous Novelist from France. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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