Quote by Alexandre Dumas Download Open image ““Flying through an army, sire,” said Athos, “in all countries in the world is called charging.”” — Alexandre Dumas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.3 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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Darling, replied Valentine, has not the count just told us that all human wisdom was contained in these two words,- "Wait and hope"? — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
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“Speak on, madame, speak on, Queen," said Buckingham; "the sweetness of your voice covers the harshness of your words.” — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
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I am not proud, but I am happy; and happiness blinds, I think, more than pride. — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
For there are two distinct sorts of ideas: Those that proceed from the head and those that emanate from the heart. — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image