Profound hearts, wise minds, take life as God makes it; it is a long t…

Victor Hugo
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Profound hearts, wise minds, take life as God makes it; it is a long trial, and unintelligible preparation for the unknown destiny. ✨ Victor Hugo (2007). Hugo's Works: Les Miserables (St. Denis), p.128, Wildside Press LLC
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