For there are two distinct sorts of ideas: Those that proceed from the head and those that emanate from the heart.
Alexandre DumasWhat a fool I was, not to tear my heart out on the day when I resolved to revenge myself!
Alexandre DumasPerhaps what I am about to say will appear strange to you gentlemen, socialists, progressives, humanitarians as you are, but I never worry about my neighbor, I never try to protect society which does not protect me -- indeed, I might add, which generally takes no heed of me except to do me harm -- and, since I hold them low in my esteem and remain neutral towards them, I believe that society and my neighbor are in my debt.
Alexandre Dumas