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“Political judgments are generally vain formalities, for the same passions which give rise to the accusation ordain the condemnation. Such is the atrocious logic of revolutions.”
― Twenty Years After
― Twenty Years After

“The plan is not wanting in grandeur; I see but one impediment.”
“What is it?”
“Impossibility.”
― Twenty Years After
“What is it?”
“Impossibility.”
― Twenty Years After

“Now an enemy is never so near and consequently so threatening, as when he has completely disappeared.”
― Twenty Years After
― Twenty Years After

“Flying through an army, sire,” said Athos, “in all countries in the world is called charging.”
― Twenty Years After
― Twenty Years After

“It is a bad year for kings,” said Gondy, shaking his head; “look at England, madame.”
“Yes; but fortunately we have no Oliver Cromwell in France,” replied the Queen.
“Who knows?” said Gondy; “such men are like thunderbolts—one recognized them only when they have struck.”
― Twenty Years After
“Yes; but fortunately we have no Oliver Cromwell in France,” replied the Queen.
“Who knows?” said Gondy; “such men are like thunderbolts—one recognized them only when they have struck.”
― Twenty Years After
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