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Altars Quote by Victor Hugo

“The most beautiful of altars, he said, is the soul of an unhappy creature consoled and thankfing God.” quote by Victor Hugo
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“The most beautiful of altars, he said, is the soul of an unhappy creature consoled and thankfing God.”

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862

The soul of a suffering being finds solace in gratitude toward the divine.

In simple terms: Suffering soul finds comfort in gratitude.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude even in hardship.

Themes

suffering gratitude spirituality

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

theology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice gratitude now?
  • What does gratitude mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude may feel forced during deep pain.

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