The most classic is the words in the last letter written by the count in the book. It is the philosophy of life gained from his legendary experience, and it is also the theme of this book, right?

There is neither happiness nor pain in the world; There is only a comparison between one state and another, that's all. He who has experienced the deepest sorrow can experience the greatest happiness. We must have experienced the taste of death, Morrel, so that we can appreciate the joy of living.

In this world, there is no happiness or misfortune, only a comparison between one situation and another, and that's all. Only those who have experienced extreme misfortune can taste extreme happiness. Only those who are determined to die, Morrel, can understand how happy it is to live.

Never forget that until the day when God condescends to reveal the future to mankind, all human wisdom can be summed up in these two words. Waiting and hope.

Never forget that until the day when God promises to reveal the future for mankind, all the wisdom of mankind is contained in these five words: wait and hope.