Bel Ami

In a kingdom of blind men the blind are kings.

e rushed toward her crying: "How I love you!" He clasped her to his breast.

is a treasure to a man who wishes to succeed

Then they talked of love. Duroy said: "When I love a woman, everything else in the world is forgotten."

Woe to those whom I find in my path. I never pardon."

First of all we will suppose that you are addressing a friend, which will allow us scope for remarks of all kinds. Begin this way: 'My dear Henry, you wish to know something about Algeria; you shall.'"

Norbert de Varenne continued: "You do not understand me now, but later on you will remember what I have told you. We breathe, sleep, drink, eat, work, and then die! The end of life is death. What do you long for? Love? A few kisses and you will be powerless. Money? What for? To gratify your desires. Glory? What comes after it all? Death! Death alone is certain."

e cast himself upon her, seeking her lips with his.

He was enjoying the fact of his promotion, when he received an engraved card which read:
"M. and Mme. Walter request the pleasure of M. Georges Duroy's company at dinner on Thursday, January 20."

whispered: "When can I see you alone to tell you how I love you?"