“ I know the world is a drawing-room, from which we must retire politely and honestly; that is, with a bow, and our debts of honor paid. ”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
|---|---|
| Source | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Topic | world honor debt |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1184/1184-h/1184-h.htm |
Context
“Come, Morrel, it is not like a soldier to be so bad a judge of courage. Do I regret life? What is it to me, who have passed twenty years between life and death? Moreover, do not alarm yourself, Morrel; this weakness, if it is such, is betrayed to you alone. I know the world is a drawing-room, from which we must retire politely and honestly; that is, with a bow, and our debts of honor paid.»
«That is to the purpose. Have you brought your arms?»
«I?—what for? I hope these gentlemen have theirs.»
«I will inquire,» said Morrel.
«Do; but make no treaty—you understand me?»” source
«That is to the purpose. Have you brought your arms?»
«I?—what for? I hope these gentlemen have theirs.»
«I will inquire,» said Morrel.
«Do; but make no treaty—you understand me?»” source
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