Quote by Honore de Balzac

The most virtuous women have something within them, something that is never chaste.

The most virtuous women have something within them, somethin

Summary

This quote suggests that the most virtuous women carry a certain intrinsic allure that is always present, even if they project a chaste and virtuous image outwardly. It implies that behind their exterior virtuousness, they possess a mysterious and irresistible quality that is inherently part of their nature. It challenges the idea that true virtue is equivalent to purity and implies that there can be a hidden complexity to virtuous individuals, especially women.

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By Honore de Balzac

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