He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness.

Business? It's quite simple; it's other people's money.

Athos liked every one to exercise his own free-will. He never gave his advice before it was demanded and even then it must be demanded twice. "In general, people only ask for advice," he said "that they may not follow it or if they should follow it that they may have somebody to blame for having given it".

In business, sir, one has no friends, only correspondents.

The custom and fashion of today will be the awkwardness and outrage of tomorrow - so arbitrary are these transient laws.

My son, be worthy of your noble name, worthily borne by your ancestors for over five hundred years. Remember it’s by courage, and courage alone, that a nobleman makes his way nowadays. Don’t be afraid of opportunities, and seek out adventures. My son, all I have to give you is fifteen ecus, my horse, and the advice you’ve just heard. Make the most of these gifts, and have a long, happy life.

In this world, all--men, women, and kings--must live for the present. We can only live for the future for God