In 1815, M. Charles-Francois-Bienvenu Myriel was Bishop of D—— He was an old man of about seventy-five years of age; he had occupied the see of D—— since 1806.

To a gargoyle on the ramparts of Notre Dame as Esmeralda rides off with Gringoire Quasimodo says. "Why was I not made of stone like thee?

Wisdom is the health of the soul.

Daring is the price of progress. All splendid conquests are the prize of boldness, more or less.

It is only barbarous nations who have a sudden growth after a victory

Popularity? It's glory's small change.

Let us fear the worst, but work with faith; the best will always take care of itself.