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Quote by Alexandre Dumas

“So much the worse for those who fear wine, for it is because they have some bad thoughts which they are afraid the liquor will extract from their hearts.”

Book:The Count Of Monte Cristo (Unabridged)

Work

The Count Of Monte Cristo (Unabridged)

This novel follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is unjustly imprisoned and discovers a hidden treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo. After escaping, he seeks revenge on those who betrayed him while amassing wealth and power. more

Author

Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas, a renowned French writer, was born on July 24, 1802, and died on December 5, 1870. He is famous for his historical and adventure novels, with notable works including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. more

“Why do you mention my father?' screamed he; 'Why do you mingle a recollection of him with the affairs of today?' Because I am he who saved your father's life when he wished to destroy himself, as you do today-because I am the man who sent the purse to your young sister, and the Paraon to Old Morrel-because I am the Edmond Dantes who nursed you, a child, on my knees.”

Men Children Today Young Father Affair Saved Knees Nurse Purses Recollection

Author:Alexandre Dumas

“Life hinges on many factors we cannot control. Two of the most important factors, we can control. We can manage our relationships-and what is life but a series of relationships?-and we can correct our mistakes, here on earth within our life span.”

Two Important Earth Mistake Our Lives Series Factors Manage Our Relationship Hinges What Is Life Life Span

Book:Redemption

Source: Redemption

“If wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets.”

Ifs Wish Casts Fishes

Book:DUNE

Source: DUNE

“They are more to me than life, these voices, they are more than motherliness and more than fear; they are the strongest, most comforting thing there is anywhere: they are the voices of my comrades.”