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 DumasDโArtagnan: Why is Athos sitting by himself? Aramis: He takes his drinking very seriously. Not to worry, heโll be his usual charming self by morning.
Alexandre DumasIn politics, my dear fellow, you know, as well as I do, there are no men, but ideas โ no feelings, but interests; in politics we do not kill a man, we only remove an obstacle, that is all.
Alexandre Dumas