Monte Cristo

Character in The Count of Monte Cristo From: The Count of Monte Cristo

The mysterious persona Dantès assumes; instrument of justice and vengeance

129 quotes

"Revenge is the lash of the scorpion."
Justice
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me."
Freedom
"My heart is a sepulcher in which I have entombed my past."
Solitude
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."
Kindness
"The world judged me harshly, but I do not judge the world."
Wisdom
"Beware of appearing to be a good man; aspire to being one."
Truth
"The dead alone do not return."
Death
"Misanthrope I am, not misanthropic."
Philosophy
"Fortune has reserved this for me—to be both judge and executioner."
Justice
"I bring you happiness when you expect nothing but sorrow."
Hope
"Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
Kindness
"The secret of existence is to have no fear."
Fear
"My father suffered injustice—I cannot ignore such a debt."
Justice
"I have learned that solitude can be both prison and paradise."
Solitude
"The greatest power is the power to change minds and hearts."
Power
"The poor need to learn from those with knowledge and power."
Education
"When one does not know what to do, it is best to do nothing."
Wisdom
"I am not the arbitrator of human destiny; I am merely the instrument."
Philosophy
"What we call impossible is often merely the uncommon."
Inspiration
"The past is unchangeable; only the future can be shaped."
Change
"The greatest victories come not from strength, but from patience."
Patience
"The treasure is not gold, but knowledge and experience."
"The greatest mystery is human nature itself."
Philosophy
"The world rewards those who act with purpose."
Motivation
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it."
Inspiration
"Money can do much, but not everything."
Money
"The human heart has hidden depths that few ever discover."
Philosophy
"Beauty is often the mask that hides a corrupted soul."
Beauty
"The path to truth is often shrouded in darkness."
Truth
"The greatest pleasure in life is to humble one's enemies"
Power