We men are built like that, and it is very fortunate that t… - Alexandre Dumas fils

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We men are built like that, and it is very fortunate that the imagination lends so much poetry to the senses, and that the desires of the body make thus much concession to the dreams of the soul.

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Alexandre Dumas (July 27, 1824 – November 27, 1895) was a popular French novelist and playwright, best known for his novel and play, La Dame aux camélias. The word fils (son) is usually added to his name to distinguish him from his father, Alexandre Dumas, père.

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Native Name: Alexandre Dumas

Alternative Names: Alexandre Dumas son • Alexandre Dumas Jr. • Alexandre Dumas, fils • Alexandre Dumas (fils) • Alexandre Dumas the younger • Dumas the younger • Alexandre Dumas, the Younger • Alexandre Dumas, Jr.

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We are not allowed to have hearts, under penalty of being hooted down.

Translation: The chains of wedlock are so heavy that it takes two to carry them; sometimes three.

...аз съм от тези, които смятат, че големите неща започват от малките. Детето е малко, но то съдържа човека, мозъкът е малък, но в него се съхранява мисълта, окото е само една точка, но обгръща пространствата.

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