What makes friendship indissolute and what doubles its charms is a feeling we find lacking in love: I … - Honore de Balzac

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Sometimes, everything in the world seems to be lined up against you. All the evidence says you ought to run the other way. Make the bravest choice, not the safest. It's not the best advice, but it's all I have to offer

Honore de Balzac

What makes friendship indissolute and what doubles its charms is a feeling we find lacking in love: I mean certitude.

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Though the human heart may have to pause for rest when climbing the heights of affection it rarely stops on the slippery slope of hatred.

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When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt.

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