We say that slavery has vanished from European civilization, but this is not true. Slavery still exists, but now it applies only to women and its name is prostitution. Victor Hugo applycivilizationeuropean Change image and share on social
Amnesty is as good for those who give it as for those who receive it. It has the admirable quality of bestowing mercy on both sides. Victor Hugo admirableamnestybestow 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
The most powerful symptom of love is a tenderness which becomes at times almost insupportable. Victor Hugo insupportablelovepowerful Change image and share on social
The beautiful has but one type, the ugly has a thousand. Victor Hugo beautifulthousandtype Change image and share on social
Well, for us, in history where goodness is a rare pearl, he who was good almost takes precedence over he who was great. Victor Hugo goodgoodnessgreat Change image and share on social
The wicked envy and hate; it is their way of admiring. Victor Hugo admireenvyhate Change image and share on social
I put a Phrygian cap on the old dictionary. Victor Hugo capdictionaryphrygian Change image and share on social
Hope is the word which God has written on the brow of every man. Victor Hugo browgodhope Change image and share on social
Jesus wept; Voltaire smiled. From that divine tear and from that human smile is derived the grace of present civilization. Victor Hugo civilizationderivedivine Change image and share on social
