Quote by Honore de Balzac

At fifteen, beauty and talent do not exist; there can only be promise of the coming woman.

At fifteen, beauty and talent do not exist; there can only b

Summary

This quote suggests that at the age of fifteen, true beauty and talent have not yet fully developed. Instead, it emphasizes the potential and promise that young girls have to become remarkable women in the future. It implies that it takes time and experience for beauty and talent to fully flourish, implying a sense of anticipation and expectation towards what lies ahead in a young girl's life.

By Honore de Balzac

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