Man Circle Quote by Victor Hugo
““Man is not a circle with a single centre; he is an ellipse with a double focus. Facts form one of these, and ideas the other.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862
Human nature is complex, having both factual and imaginative dimensions that together shape identity.
In simple terms: People have facts and ideas shaping them.
Balance facts with imagination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- education
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do facts and ideas influence your decisions?
- Can you identify your “double focus”?
Ideas may lack grounding without facts.