We are never quits with those who oblige us," was Dantes' reply; "for when we do not owe them money, we owe them gratitude.

You are very amiable, no doubt, but you would be charming if you would only depart.

that Englishman who came to challenge me three or four months ago, and whom I killed to stop him bothering me

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

I love the life you've always made so sweet for me and I'd regret it if I had to die.' 'Do you mean to say that if I left you---' 'I'd die, yes.' 'Then you love me?

If it is ones lot to be cast among fools, one must learn foolishness.-The Count of Monte Cristo

We must never expect discretion in first love: it is accompanied by such excessive joy that unless the joy is allowed to overflow, it will choke you.