Every diminution of the liberty of the press is followed by a diminution of civilization. Wherever we see the freedom of the press interfered with, there we see the nutrition of the human family interrupted. Victor Hugo civilizationdiminutionfamily share on social
The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them. Victor Hugo birdillusionsoul Change image and share on social
Blessed be Providence which has given to each his toy: the doll to the child, the child to the woman, the woman to the man, the man to the devil! Victor Hugo blesschilddevil Change image and share on social
Our acts make or mar us, we are the children of our own deeds. Victor Hugo actchilddeed Change image and share on social
How did it happen that their lips came together? How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill? A kiss, and all was said. Victor Hugo birddawnhappen share on social
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers? Victor Hugo brothercivilfight Change image and share on social
Death has its revelations: the great sorrows which open the heart open the mind as well; light comes to us with our grief. As for me, I have faith; I believe in a future life. How could I do otherwise? My daughter was a soul; I saw this soul. I touched it, so to speak. Victor Hugo daughterdeathfaith share on social
