One always hurries towards happiness, Monsieur Danglars, because when one has suffered much, one is at pains to believe in it.

Ah, lips that say one thing, while the heart thinks another.

The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.

D'Artagnan, my friend, thou art brave, thou art prudent, thou hast excellent qualities, but- women will destroy thee!" -D'Artagnan

Life is very tenacious in these lawyers.

We’ll go where the air is pure, where all sounds are soothing, where, no matter how proud one may be, one feels humble and finds oneself small- in short, we’ll go to the sea. I love the sea as one loves a mistress and I long for her when I haven’t seen her for some time

Mastery of language affords one remarkable opportunities.