It is by suffering that human beings become angels.

I only take a half share in the civil war; I am willing to die, I am not willing to kill.

Son, brother, father, lover, friend. There is room in the heart for all the affections, as there is room in heaven for all the stars.

It was SHE. Whoever has loved knows all the radiant meaning contained in the three letters of this word ‘she.

If he had had all Peru in his pocket, he would certainly have given it to this dancer; but Gringoire had not Peru in his pocket; and besides, America was not yet discovered. (p. 66)

If you look in the eyes of the young, you see flame. If you look in the eyes of the old, you see light.

Prayer is an august avowal of ignorance.