# Quote — Honoré de Balzac, Lost Illusions

> History is of two kinds—there is the official history taught in schools, a lying compilation ad usum delphini; and there is the secret history which deals with the real causes of events—a scandalous chronicle.

- Author: [Honoré de Balzac](https://www.leafyquotes.com/honore-de-balzac.md)
- Book: [Lost Illusions](https://www.leafyquotes.com/honore-de-balzac/lost-illusions.md)
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