The Count of Monte Cristo Quotes

“the too great care we take of our bodies is the only obstacle to the success of those projects which require rapid decision, and vigorous and determined execution.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

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“Hatred is blind, rage carries you away; and he who pours out vengeance runs the risk of tasting a bitter draught.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

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“In politics, my dear fellow, you know, as well as I do, there are no men, but ideas—no feelings, but interests; in politics we do not kill a man, we only remove an obstacle, that is all.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

topic:politics

“I should be no artist if I had not some fancies.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

topic:art

“I have been so overwhelmed by the many storms that have broken over my head, that I am become passive in the hands of the Almighty, like a sparrow in the talons of an eagle. I live, because it is not ordained for me to die.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

topic:fate

“Be happy, noble heart, be blessed for all the good thou hast done and wilt do hereafter, and let my gratitude remain in obscurity like your good deeds.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

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