It is the essence of truth that it is never excessive. Why should it exaggerate? There is that which should be destroyed and that which should be simply illuminated and studied. How great is the force of benevolent and searching examination! We must not resort to the flame where only light is required.
Victor Hugo...there is a point when the unfortunate and the infamous are associated and confused in a word, a mortal word, les miserables
Victor HugoGod has bestowed two gifts on man: hope and ignorance. Ignorance is the better of the two.
Victor HugoI like the laughter that opens the lips and the heart, shows at the same time the pearls and the soul.
Victor Hugo