Without reflecting that this is the only moment in which you can study character," said the count; "on the steps of the scaffold death tears off the mask that has been worn through life, and the real visage is disclosed.
Alexandre DumasWeโll 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, weโll go to the sea. I love the sea as one loves a mistress and I long for her when I havenโt seen her for some time
Alexandre DumasDโArtagnan: Why is Athos sitting by himself? Aramis: He takes his drinking very seriously. Not to worry, heโll be his usual charming self by morning.
Alexandre Dumas