Who said "Forgive me if I seem sad; sadness is my natural state."?

This quote is attributed to Edmond Dantès.

Forgive me if I seem sad; sadness is my natural state. - Edmond Dantès

"Forgive me if I seem sad; sadness is my natural state."

Edmond Dantès

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