The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates. Alexandre Dumas More Quotes by Alexandre Dumas More Quotes From Alexandre Dumas ...remember that what has once been done may be done again. Alexandre Dumas done may remember I do not cling to life sufficiently to fear death. Alexandre Dumas musketeers fear-of-death fear It is only the dead who do not return. Alexandre Dumas return Ah," said the jailer, "do not always brood over what is impossible, or you will be mad in a fortnight. Alexandre Dumas mad impossible said Besides we are men, and after all it is our business to risk our lives. Alexandre Dumas musketeers risk men Philosophy cannot be taught; it is the application of the sciences to truth. Alexandre Dumas monte-cristo taught philosophy What I’ve loved most after you, is myself: that is, my dignity and that strength which made me superior to other men. That Strength was my life. You’ve broken it with a word, so I must die. Alexandre Dumas dignity broken men Haste is a poor counselor Alexandre Dumas counselor haste poor Everyone knows that drunkards and lovers have a protecting diety. Alexandre Dumas drunkards lovers knows Unfortunates, who ought to begin with God, do not have any hope in him till they have exhausted all other means of deliverance. Alexandre Dumas deliverance exhausted mean So he went down, smiling sceptically and mutter the final word in human wisdom: 'Perhaps! Alexandre Dumas human-wisdom finals humans In every country where independence has taken the place of liberty, the first desire of a manly heart is to possess a weapon which at once renders him capable of defence or attack, and, by rendering its owner fearsome, makes him feared. Alexandre Dumas taken heart country We are never quits with those who oblige us," was Dantes' reply; "for when we do not owe them money, we owe them gratitude. Alexandre Dumas quitting never-quit gratitude I do not often laugh, sir, as you may perceive by the air of my countenance; but nevertheless, I retain the privilege of laughing when I please. Alexandre Dumas air may laughing Without reflecting that this is the only moment in which you can study character," said the count; "on the steps of the scaffold death tears off the mask that has been worn through life, and the real visage is disclosed. Alexandre Dumas tears real character Upon my word," said Dantes, "you make me shudder. Is the world filled with tigers and crocodiles?" "Yes; and remember that two legged tigers and crocodiles are more dangerous than the others. Alexandre Dumas remember two world Capricious and unfaithful, the king wished to be called Louis the Just and Louis the Chaste. Posterity will find a difficulty in understanding this character, which history explains only by facts and never by reason. Alexandre Dumas understanding kings character The air in Provence is impregnated with the aroma of garlic, which makes it very healthful to breathe. Alexandre Dumas aroma vegetables air Yet man will never be perfect until he learns to create and destroy; he does know how to destroy, and that is half the battle. Alexandre Dumas battle perfect men You are very amiable, no doubt, but you would be charming if you would only depart. Alexandre Dumas charming would-be doubt
