“ Melancholy in a capitalist, like the appearance of a comet, presages some misfortune to the world. ”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
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| Source | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Topic | melancholy misfortune capitalism |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1184/1184-h/1184-h.htm |
Context
“«Nay,» said Danglars, «it is my fault; I have chosen my visit at a wrong time, and will retire.»
«Not at all; on the contrary, be seated; but what is the matter with you? You look careworn; really, you alarm me. Melancholy in a capitalist, like the appearance of a comet, presages some misfortune to the world.»
«I have been in ill-luck for several days,» said Danglars, «and I have heard nothing but bad news.»
«Ah, indeed?» said Monte Cristo. «Have you had another fall at the Bourse?»
«No; I am safe for a few days at least.” source
«Not at all; on the contrary, be seated; but what is the matter with you? You look careworn; really, you alarm me. Melancholy in a capitalist, like the appearance of a comet, presages some misfortune to the world.»
«I have been in ill-luck for several days,» said Danglars, «and I have heard nothing but bad news.»
«Ah, indeed?» said Monte Cristo. «Have you had another fall at the Bourse?»
«No; I am safe for a few days at least.” source
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