My 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 DumasPorthos: He thinks he can challenge the mighty Porthos with a sword... D'Artagnan: The mighty who? Porthos: Don't tell me you've never heard of me. D'Artagnan: The world's biggest windbag? Porthos: Little pimple... meet me behind the Luxembourg at 1 o'clock and bring a long wooden box. D'Artagnan: Bring your own... Porthos: [laughs]
Alexandre DumasThe friends we have lost do not repose under the ground...they are buried deep in our hearts. It has been thus ordained that they may always accompany us.
Alexandre Dumasthat Englishman who came to challenge me three or four months ago, and whom I killed to stop him bothering me
Alexandre DumasPerhaps what I am about to say will appear strange to you gentlemen, socialists, progressives, humanitarians as you are, but I never worry about my neighbor, I never try to protect society which does not protect me -- indeed, I might add, which generally takes no heed of me except to do me harm -- and, since I hold them low in my esteem and remain neutral towards them, I believe that society and my neighbor are in my debt.
Alexandre Dumas