Who can be sure that Jean Valjean had not been on the verge of losing heart and giving up the struggle? In loving he recovered his strength. But the truth is that he was no less vulnerable than Cosette. He protected her and she sustained him. Thanks to him she could go forward into life, and thanks to her he could continue virtous. He was the child's support and she his mainstay. Sublime, unfathomable marvel of the balance of destiny!
Victor HugoYes, instruction! Light! Light! Everything comes from light, and to everything it returns.
Victor HugoNo man is more unhappy than the one who is never in adversity; the greatest affliction of life is never to be afflicted.
Victor Hugo