“I never play, because I am not rich enough to afford to lose or poor enough to want to win. Maximilien Morrel,… — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
The first time I remember really being excited about a book was 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' — Scott Turow Copy Share Image
No, I slept as I always do when I am bored and have not the courage to amuse myself, or when I… — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
“You can come share a tasty meal of bread, raisins, and fresh cheese. With that, and The Count of Monte Cristo, anyone… — Carlos Ruiz Zafón Copy Share Image
“The Count of Monte Cristo,' which I had seen James O'Neill play that winter, was by the only Alexandre Dumas I knew.… — Willa Cather Copy Share Image
“But if you like, you can come share a tasty meal of bread, raisins, and fresh Burgos cheese. With that, and The… — Carlos Ruiz Zafón Copy Share Image
If it is ones lot to be cast among fools, one must learn foolishness.-The Count of Monte Cristo — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
I think 'The Musketeers' is probably the Dumas novel people are most familiar with, or if not that, it's 'The Count Of… — Tom Burke Copy Share Image
“I am selfish — you have already said so— and as a selfish man I think not of what others would do… — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
“The book was The Count of Monte Cristo. I held it up, needing to make a joke, needing to do anything to… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“I’d once again see that bob of blonde hair back on my pillow, that pink hot smile beaming toward me as I… — Tom Conrad Copy Share Image
“I was the Count of Monte Cristo, who would one day return from the terrible prison island to take revenge on all… — Cornelia Funke Copy Share Image
Those who have read the book and followed my tumultuous life understand that in many ways my life parallels 'the Count of… — Montel Vontavious Porter Copy Share Image
“So I have 8 to 10 screenplays written and unproduced. And frankly, some of them are my favorite stories. I have a… — Guillermo del Toro Copy Share Image
I was a promiscuous reader. I loved Nancy Drew books and Tom Swift - never the Hardy Boys - but I also… — Erik Larson Copy Share Image
“Unhappiness cannot but draw tighter the bonds which hold us fast to one another,” General Dumas had written to Marie-Louise as he… — Tom Reiss Copy Share Image
“He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. We must have felt what it is to… — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
“These men are in prison: that is the Outsider’s verdict. They are quite contented in prison—caged animals who have never known freedom;… — Colin Wilson Copy Share Image
“As Capp would remember, his paternal grandfather’s early years in the store were characterized by success and expansion—until, that is, he discovered… — Denis Kitchen Copy Share Image
“The novelist Dumas would one day borrow features from both of his uncles, not to mention his grandfather, the acknowledged scoundrel, in… — Tom Reiss Copy Share Image
“And you consider yourself as what, some sort of Count of Monte Cristo?" He gave a nonchalant shrug. "Not particularly, though the… — Kerrigan Byrne Copy Share Image
“He leaned closer. “That’s what I’m trying to do. Your face is absolutely adorable when you blush.” My ears burned. Oh great,… — Jessica Verday Copy Share Image
“Sara,” she said, “do you think you can bear living here?” Sara looked round also. “If I pretend it’s quite different, I… — Frances Hodgson Burnett Copy Share Image
“Life's best adventures are as close as your nearest bookshelf. Tour Europe with the Count of Monte Cristo. Dance a ball with… — Ally Carter Copy Share Image
