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Women are tenacious, and all of them should be tenacious of respect without esteem they cannot exist esteem is the first
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"Women are tenacious, and all of them should be tenacious of respect; without esteem they cannot exist; esteem is the first demand that they make of love"

- Honore de Balzac

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In this quote, Honore de Balzac highlights the value of respect and esteem for females. He describes women as tenacious, meaning they are identified and consistent in their pursuit of regard. According to Balzac, without esteem, females can not truly exist. This suggests that respect is an essential need for ladies, and without it, they are not able to totally prosper. He also emphasizes that esteem is the first need that ladies make of love. This indicates that in a romantic relationship, females focus on being respected and valued above all else. In general, Balzac's words clarified the significance of regard and esteem in the lives of females.

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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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