“ What I most loved after you, Mercedes, was myself, my dignity, and that strength which rendered me superior to other men; that strength was my life. ”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
|---|---|
| Source | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Topic | strength dignity |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1184/1184-h/1184-h.htm |
Context
“«You do not suppose that, publicly outraged in the face of a whole theatre, in the presence of your friends and those of your son—challenged by a boy who will glory in my forgiveness as if it were a victory—you do not suppose that I can for one moment wish to live. What I most loved after you, Mercédès, was myself, my dignity, and that strength which rendered me superior to other men; that strength was my life. With one word you have crushed it, and I die.»
«But the duel will not take place, Edmond, since you forgive?»
«It will take place,» said Monte Cristo, in a most solemn tone; «but instead of your son's blood to stain the ground, mine will flow.»” source
«But the duel will not take place, Edmond, since you forgive?»
«It will take place,» said Monte Cristo, in a most solemn tone; «but instead of your son's blood to stain the ground, mine will flow.»” source
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