Edmond About Quotes


"Marriage, in life, is like a duel in the midst of a battle."
- Edmond About
(Related: Life, Marriage, Battle)

"It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examined things very closely, and collected my information on the spot."
- Edmond About
(Related: Men, Country, Information, Opinions, Question, states)

"I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger."
- Edmond About
(Related: Conversation, Danger, Name)

"I fight fairly, and in good faith."
- Edmond About
(Related: Faith, Fight)