Quote by Honore de Balzac

Behind every great fortune there is a crime.

Behind every great fortune there is a crime.

Summary

This quote, usually attributed to French novelist HonorÃ© de Balzac, implies that great wealth is often accumulated through illicit or unethical means. It suggestively asserts that hidden and immoral actions may lie at the core of someone's prosperous fortunes. The quote prompts us to question the means by which individuals amass immense wealth and highlights the potential ethical repercussions of such success.

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By Honore de Balzac

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