What happened between those two beings? Nothing. They were adoring one another. — Victor Hugo Adoring Copy Share Image
The first proof of charity in a priest, especially a bishop, is poverty. — Victor Hugo Bishops Copy Share Image
His judgement demonstrates that one can be a genius and understand nothing of an art that is not one's own. — Victor Hugo Art Copy Share Image
There is always more misery among the lower classes than there is humanity in the higher. — Victor Hugo Class Copy Share Image
“I shall die while he sleeps. The two slumbers may be good neighbors." The” — Victor Hugo Sleep Copy Share Image
“MUSIC expressed what cannot be said and on which it is IMPOSSEBLE TO BE SILENT.” — Victor Hugo Inspirational Copy Share Image
“On s'en va parce qu'on a besoin de distraction et l'on revient parce qu'on a besoin de bonheur.” — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
“It is the habit of the envious man to absolve himself of public wrongs with his own personal grievances.” — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
“In the final days of Empire, When the people were awakening, It was your smile red carnation which told us that all… — victor hugo Final Day Copy Share Image
We say that slavery has vanished from European civilization, but this is not true. Slavery still exists, but now it applies only… — Victor Hugo Civilization Copy Share Image
“For those who love solitude, a walk in the early morning is equivalent to a stroll by night, with the cheerfulness of… — Victor Hugo Early morning Copy Share Image
“He returned the money with a graceful letter saying that he had found a means of livelihood which would supply him with… — Victor Hugo Money Copy Share Image
There is no vacuum in the human heart. Certain demolitions take place, and it is well that they do, but on condition… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
Nature is pitiless; she never withdraws her flowers, her music, her fragrance, and her sunlight from before human cruelty or suffering. — Victor Hugo Cruelty Copy Share Image
“It was the second white apparition which he had encountered. The Bishop had caused the dawn of virtue to rise on his… — Victor Hugo Love Copy Share Image
A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above… — Victor Hugo Dream Copy Share Image
“If we wish to be happy, monsieur, we must never comprehend duty; for, as soon as we comprehend it, it is implacable.… — Victor Hugo Duty Copy Share Image
This conflict between right and fact has endured since the origins of society. To bring the duel to an end, to consolidate… — Victor Hugo Conflict Copy Share Image
“He was out there alone with himself, composed, tranquil, adoring, comparing the serenity of his heart to the serenity of the skies,… — Victor Hugo Darkness Copy Share Image
“He was over ninety years of age, his walk was erect, he talked loudly, saw clearly, drank neat, ate, slept, and snored.… — Victor Hugo Good health Copy Share Image
“Suffering engenders passion; and while the prosperous blind themselves, or go to sleep, the hatred of the unfortunate classes kindles its torch… — Victor Hugo Class struggle Copy Share Image
Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night.… — Victor Hugo Dawn Copy Share Image
“He did not seek to efface pain in forgetfulness, he sought to elevate it and to dignify it with hope. He would… — Victor Hugo Death Copy Share Image
“He said, moreover, "Teach those who are ignorant as many things as possible; society is culpable, in that it does not afford… — Victor Hugo Christianity Copy Share Image