Independent thinking Quote by Alexandre Dumas

“I am selfish — you have already said so— and as a selfish man I think not of what others would do in my situation, but of what I intend doing myself. Alexandre Dumas. The Count of Monte Cristo (Kindle Locations 11677-11678).” quote by Alexandre Dumas — Download Open image

““I am selfish — you have already said so— and as a selfish man I think not of what others would do in my situation, but of what I intend doing myself. Alexandre Dumas. The Count of Monte Cristo (Kindle Locations 11677-11678).””

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