Passion quote

Passion blinds the most correct minds. 

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

Passion quote 

Fortune quote

In the eyes of the world a large fortune covers all defects.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

Quote about large fortune 

Leading society to perfection

What is the use of time, encouragements, medals, crosses, and Monthyon prizes, if they do not lead society towards perfection. Yet man will never be perfect until he learns to create and destroy, like God; he does know hot to destroy, and that is half way on the road. 

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

Real happiness of life

Those born to wealth and who have the means of gratifying every wish, know not what is the real happiness of life; just as those who have been tossed on the stormy waters of the ocean on a few frail planks can alone estimate the value of a clear and serene sky. 

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

 Quote about real happiness of life

Youth quote

Youth is a flower of which love is the fruit; happy is he who, after having watched its silent growth, is permitted to call it his own.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

Quote about youth

Think well of yourself

Pretend to think well of yourself and the world will think well of you.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

    Think well of yourself

Deed of humanity

To save a man, to spare a father`s feelings or a mother`s sensibility, is not to do a good action but a simple deed of humanity.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 

  duty of humanity quote