Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Alexandre Dumas
- I am not proud, but I am happy, and happiness blinds, I think, more than pride.
- Moral wounds have this peculiarity: they may be hidden, but they never close; always painful, always ready to bleed when touched, and they remain fresh and open in the heart.
- Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment and be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes.
- As a general rule, people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.
- The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.
- When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever.
- Learning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory, and the second philosophy.
- There are two ways of seeing: with the body and with the soul. The body’s sight can sometimes forget, but the soul remembers forever.
- I have always had more dread of a pen, a bottle of ink, and a sheet of paper than of a sword or pistol.
- We are always in a hurry to be happy, for when we have suffered a long time, we have great difficulty in believing in good fortune.
Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a prolific French writer best known for his historical novels, which have become classics of literature. Born in Villers-Cotterêts, France, Dumas had a diverse heritage, with his father being of Afro-Caribbean descent and his mother of French aristocratic lineage. This multicultural background would influence his writing and contribute to the themes of race and social justice in his works.
Dumas’ literary career took off with the success of “The Three Musketeers,” followed by other famous novels like “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “Twenty Years After.” His stories were characterized by swashbuckling adventures, intricate plots, and memorable characters. Despite his popularity, financial troubles plagued Dumas throughout his life.
Beyond his novels, Dumas was involved in politics and supported various social causes, aligning himself with the Republican movement. His life was marked by ups and downs, from fame and wealth to financial ruin. Alexandre Dumas left a lasting legacy with his contributions to world literature, and his works continue to be celebrated and adapted across various media to this day.
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