The last resort of kings, the cannonball. The last resort of the people, the paving stone. Victor Hugo cannonballkingpave Change image and share on social
When a man understands the art of seeing, he can trace the spirit of an age and the features of a king even in the knocker on a door. Victor Hugo ageartdoor Change image and share on social
No one knows like a woman how to say things which are at once gentle and deep. Victor Hugo deepgentlething Change image and share on social
Thought is the labor of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure. Victor Hugo intellectlaborpleasure Change image and share on social
There is a sacred horror about everything grand. It is easy to admire mediocrity and hills; but whatever is too lofty, a genius as well as a mountain, an assembly as well as a masterpiece, seen too near, is appalling. Victor Hugo admireappallassembly share on social
Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night. Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul. Victor Hugo dawneclipseendless share on social
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters. Victor Hugo adversitymakeman Change image and share on social
