Christ Quote by Victor Hugo
““Ah, Monsieur Priest, you love not the crudities of the true. Christ loved them. He seized a rod and cleared out the Temple. His scourge, full of lightnings, was a harsh speaker of truths. When he cried, 'Sinite parvulos,' he made no distinction between the little children. It would not have embarrassed him to bring together the Dauphin of Barabbas and the Dauphin of Herod. Innocence, Monsieur, is its own crown. Innocence has no need to be a highness. It is as august in rags as in fleurs de lys.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862
Innocence is a natural crown, unburdened by status, and truth can be harsh yet necessary.
In simple terms: Innocence is pure; truth may be harsh.
Key Takeaway
Value innocence and confront truth.
Themes
morality
innocence
truth
religion
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serene
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- justice systems
- education
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Ethics
spirituality
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society treat innocent individuals?
- When is harsh truth justified?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be painful and may alienate.
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