Marius was of the temperament that sinks into grief and remains there; Cosette was of the sort that plunges in and comes out again.
Victor HugoAh," cried Gavroche, "what does this mean? It rains again! ...If this continues, I withdraw my subscription.
Victor HugoIt 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