Quote by Honore de Balzac, Father Goriot

The secret of a great success for which you are at a loss to account is a crime that has never been found out, because it was properly executed.paraphrased as: Behind every great fortune there is a crime

The secret of a great success for which you are at a loss to

Summary

This quote implies that some individuals achieve significant success through improper or unethical means, but manage to conceal their wrongdoing and escape detection. It suggests that certain great fortunes or achievements may be built upon a foundation of illegal activities that are successfully executed, thus going unnoticed. In essence, it highlights the notion that hidden crimes may be behind seemingly impressive successes.

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By Honore de Balzac, Father Goriot

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