“ Uncertainty is worse than all. ”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
|---|---|
| Source | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Topic | uncertainty |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1184/1184-h/1184-h.htm |
Context
“«Monsieur,» continued Dantès, «I know it is not in your power to release me; but you can plead for me—you can have me tried—and that is all I ask. Let me know my crime, and the reason why I was condemned. Uncertainty is worse than all.»
«Go on with the lights,» said the inspector.
«Monsieur,» cried Dantès, «I can tell by your voice you are touched with pity; tell me at least to hope.»
«I cannot tell you that,» replied the inspector; «I can only promise to examine into your case.»” source
«Go on with the lights,» said the inspector.
«Monsieur,» cried Dantès, «I can tell by your voice you are touched with pity; tell me at least to hope.»
«I cannot tell you that,» replied the inspector; «I can only promise to examine into your case.»” source
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