Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

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The pride of those who cannot build is to destroy.

Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

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Until the day when God deigns to decipher the future for man, all human wisdom will be summed up in two words: Trust and hope!

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

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Do not estimate money in more or less than it is worth, because it is a good servant and a bad master.

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

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Marriage is a chain so heavy that it takes two to carry it, and often three.

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

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Love is physics. Marriage, chemistry.

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

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All generalizations are dangerous, including this one.

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

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The experience and philosophy that do not lead to indulgence and charity are two acquisitions that are not worth what they cost.

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

Alexandre Dumas (fils)

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Love inspires the greatest feats and prevents them from being carried out.

Louis Dumur

Louis Dumur

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Politics is the art of using men while making them believe that they are being served.

Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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Few men have the strength of character sufficient to rejoice in the success of a friend without feeling some envy.

Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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I do not consider it shameful to honor the brothers.

Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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The one who knows many things is not wise, but the one who knows useful things is wise.