“And how did this misfortune occur?" inquired the latter, resuming the interrupted conversation.”

“Misfortune does not help us to believe. ”

“How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.”

“Melancholy in a capitalist, like the appearance of a comet, presages some misfortune to the world.”

“There are misfortunes in life that no one will accept; people would rather believe in the supernatural and the impossible.”

“Truly generous men are always ready to become sympathetic when their enemy’s misfortune surpasses the limits of their hatred.”

“Pure love and suspicion cannot dwell together: at the door where the latter enters, the former makes its exit.”