The wretched and miserable should turn to their Saviour first, yet they do not hope in Him until all other hope is exhausted.

One always hurries towards happiness, Monsieur Danglars, because when one has suffered much, one is at pains to believe in it.

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

The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.

Time, dear friend, time brings round opportunity; opportunity is the martingale of man. The more we have ventured the more we gain, when we know how to wait.

The air in Provence is impregnated with the aroma of garlic, which makes it very healthful to breathe.

Life is a storm. One minute you will bathe under the sun and the next you will be shattered upon the rocks. That's when you shout, "Do your worst, for I will do mine!" and you will be remembered forever.