Revery, which is thought in its nebulous state, borders closely upon the land of sleep, by which it is bounded as by a natural frontier.

Marius was of the temperament that sinks into grief and remains there; Cosette was of the sort that plunges in and comes out again.

What makes night within us may leave stars.

If people did not love one another, I really don't see what use there would be in having any spring.

Reaction - a boat which is going against the current but which does not prevent the river from flowing on.

Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who have tried for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.

From the oyster to the eagle, from the swine to the tiger, all animals are to be found in men and each of them exists in some man, sometimes several at the time. Animals are nothing but the portrayal of our virtues and vices made manifest to our eyes, the visible reflections of our souls. God displays them to us to give us food for thought.