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The art of motherhood involves much silent, unobtrusive self-denial, an hourly devotion which finds no detail too minute.

The art of motherhood involves much silent, unobtrusive self-denial, an hourly devotion which finds no detail too minute.

Honore de Balzac
Art, Motherhood, Self
"Letters of Two Brides". Book by Honoré de Balzac, 1841-1842.

What is motherhood save Nature in her most gladsome mood?

Honore de Balzac
Motherhood, Mood, Save Nature
Honore de Balzac (2011). “Letters of Two Brides”, p.171, The Floating Press

Love may be the fairest gem which Society has filched from Nature; but what is motherhood save Nature in her most gladsome mood? A smile has dried my tears.

Honore de Balzac
Smile, Motherhood, Tears
Honore de Balzac (2011). “Letters of Two Brides”, p.171, The Floating Press

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