If God were suddenly condemned to live the life which He has inflicted upon men, He would kill Himself.

But Valentine, why despair, why always paint the future in such sombre hues?" Maximilien asked. "Because, my friend, I judge it by the past.

All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall.

There is no friendship that cares about an overheard secret.

I came to Paris with four écus in my pocket, and I’d have fought with anybody who told me I was in no condition to buy the Louvre.

......When one loves, one is only too ready to believe one's love returned.

Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.