Victor Hugo ( 10 of 71 )
We see past time in a telescope and present time in a microscope. Hence the apparent enormities of the present.
We see past time in a telescope and present time in a microscope. Hence the apparent enormities of the present.
Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its read more
Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.
To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.
To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is visible labor and there is invisible labor.
A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is visible labor and there is invisible labor.
I'm religiously opposed to religion.
I'm religiously opposed to religion.
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom
You have suffered greatly, poor mother. Oh! do not lament, you have now the portion of the elect. It is read more
You have suffered greatly, poor mother. Oh! do not lament, you have now the portion of the elect. It is in this way that mortals become angels. It is not their fault; they do not know how to set about it otherwise. This hell from which you have come out is the first step towards Heaven. We must begin by that. -- Jean Valjean --
The clouds,--the only birds that never sleep.
The clouds,--the only birds that never sleep.
Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished read more
Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.
