Beautiful Quote by Victor Hugo
““He was fine; he, that orphan that foundling that outcast; he felt himself august and strong; he looked full in the face that society from which he was banished, and into which he had so powerfully intervened; that human justice from which he had snatched its prey; all those tigers whose jaws perforce remained empty; those myrmidons, those judges, those executioners, all that royal power which he, poor, insignificant being, had foiled with the power of God.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862
A triumphant declaration of personal power against societal oppression, invoking divine strength.
In simple terms: Individual can overcome oppression with inner strength.
Key Takeaway
Believe in your inner power.
Themes
justice
power
resistance
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- personal empowerment
- overcoming adversity
Key Concepts
Divine intervention
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner resources can you draw upon?
- How does faith shape resistance?
A Different Perspective
Might oversimplify complex social issues.
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