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Said Letter Quote by Alexandre Dumas

“This will do," said he, "and from this letter, which might have ruined me, I will make my fortune. Now to the work I have in hand." And after having assured himself that the prisoner was gone, the deputy procureur hastened to the house of his betrothed.” quote by Alexandre Dumas
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““This will do," said he, "and from this letter, which might have ruined me, I will make my fortune. Now to the work I have in hand." And after having assured himself that the prisoner was gone, the deputy procureur hastened to the house of his betrothed.””

Alexandre Dumas

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Count of Monte Cristo, 1844

A desperate letter leads to a fortune, prompting immediate action and resolve.

In simple terms: A ruined letter sparks opportunity.

Key Takeaway

Act on unexpected chances.

Themes

fortune letter determination

Mood

adventurous dramatic

Type

literary advice

When to use this quote

  • business ventures
  • creative writing
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

narrative tension character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn setbacks into opportunities?
  • What risks are worth taking for potential gain?
A Different Perspective

Opportunities may be fleeting and risky.

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