Truly generous men are always ready to become sympathetic when their enemyโs misfortune surpasses the limits of their hatred.
Alexandre DumasLearning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory and the second philosophy
Alexandre DumasIn this world, all--men, women, and kings--must live for the present. We can only live for the future for God
Alexandre DumasThere are people who are willing to suffer and swallow their tears at leisure, and God will no doubt reward them in heaven for their resignation; but those who have the will to struggle strike back at fate in retaliation for the blows they receive.
Alexandre DumasPorthos: He thinks he can challenge the mighty Porthos with a sword... D'Artagnan: The mighty who? Porthos: Don't tell me you've never heard of me. D'Artagnan: The world's biggest windbag? Porthos: Little pimple... meet me behind the Luxembourg at 1 o'clock and bring a long wooden box. D'Artagnan: Bring your own... Porthos: [laughs]
Alexandre Dumas