Difficult Quote by Victor Hugo
“One of the hardest labours of the just man is to expunge from his soul a malevolence which it is difficult to efface.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862
A righteous person must work hard to remove deep‑seated evil from their soul, a difficult but essential moral effort.
In simple terms: Striving to eliminate inner malice.
Key Takeaway
Pursue inner moral cleansing.
Themes
morality
struggle
redemption
Mood
serious
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
ethical self‑purification
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner flaws are hardest to let go?
- Can one ever be fully free of malevolence?
A Different Perspective
Complete eradication of malevolence may be impossible.
