Capricious and unfaithful, the king wished to be called Louis the Just and Louis the Chaste. Posterity will find a difficulty in understanding this character, which history explains only by facts and never by reason.
Alexandre DumasMy son, be worthy of your noble name, worthily borne by your ancestors for over five hundred years. Remember itโs by courage, and courage alone, that a nobleman makes his way nowadays. Donโt be afraid of opportunities, and seek out adventures. My son, all I have to give you is fifteen ecus, my horse, and the advice youโve just heard. Make the most of these gifts, and have a long, happy life.
Alexandre DumasIn every country where independence has taken the place of liberty, the first desire of a manly heart is to possess a weapon which at once renders him capable of defence or attack, and, by rendering its owner fearsome, makes him feared.
Alexandre Dumas