Quote by Alexandre Dumas Download Open image ““What fragile and unknown threads the destinies of nations and the lives of men are suspended.”” — Alexandre Dumas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare
D'Artagnan was amazes to note by what fragile and unknown threads the destinies of nation and the lives of men are suspended. — Alexander Dumas Copy Share Image
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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