“ God is merciful to all, as he has been to you; he is first a father, then a judge. ”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
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| Source | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Topic | God father judgement |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1184/1184-h/1184-h.htm |
Context
“If God were just, you know how many would be punished who now escape.»
«Patience,» said the abbé, in a tone which made the dying man shudder; «have patience!»
Caderousse looked at him with amazement.
«Besides,» said the abbé, «God is merciful to all, as he has been to you; he is first a father, then a judge.»
«Do you then believe in God?» said Caderousse.
«Had I been so unhappy as not to believe in him until now,» said Monte Cristo, «I must believe on seeing you.»
Caderousse raised his clenched hands towards heaven.” source
«Patience,» said the abbé, in a tone which made the dying man shudder; «have patience!»
Caderousse looked at him with amazement.
«Besides,» said the abbé, «God is merciful to all, as he has been to you; he is first a father, then a judge.»
«Do you then believe in God?» said Caderousse.
«Had I been so unhappy as not to believe in him until now,» said Monte Cristo, «I must believe on seeing you.»
Caderousse raised his clenched hands towards heaven.” source
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