Balzac was not famous all over the world when he was born. Before he became famous, Balzac was already in trouble (difficulties and embarrassment) and was in a mess.
He originally studied law, but after graduating from college, he just wanted to be a writer, completely ignoring his father's advice to make him a lawyer, which made the relationship between father and son very tense. Soon, his father stopped providing him with any living expenses, and his writing was constantly returned. He got into trouble and began to be heavily in debt. In the most difficult time, he can only eat some dry bread and drink some boiled water. But he is optimistic. Every time he eats, he will draw a plate on the table, write the words "sausage", "ham", "cheese" and "steak" on it, and then devour it in imaginary joy.
What is even more thought-provoking is that it is this most embarrassing day. He spent 700 francs to buy a thick walking stick inlaid with agate stone, which was engraved with a line: I will crush all obstacles.
It is this famous saying that supports him. Later facts proved that he really succeeded.