Society is a republic. When an individual tries to lift themselves above others, they are dragged down by the mass, either by ridicule or slander.

People do not lack strength.. view

By: Victor Hugo

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He who opens a school door, closes a prison... view

By: Victor Hugo

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He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life... view

By: Victor Hugo

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Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees... view

By: Victor Hugo

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I don't mind what Congress does, as long as they don't do it in the streets and frighten the horses... view

By: Victor Hugo

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A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing... view

By: Victor Hugo

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Habit is the nursery of errors... view

By: Victor Hugo

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It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life... view

By: Victor Hugo

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Indigestion is charged by God with enforcing morality on the stomach... view

By: Victor Hugo

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The omnipotence of evil has never resulted in anything but fruitless efforts. Our thoughts always escape from whoever tries to smother them... view

By: Victor Hugo

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Try as you will, you cannot annihilate that eternal relic of the human heart, love... view

By: Victor Hugo

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The mountains, the forest, and the sea, render men savage.. view

By: Victor Hugo

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