Though one believes in nothing, there are moments in life when one acc…

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Though one believes in nothing, there are moments in life when one accepts the religion of the temple nearest at hand. ✨ Victor Hugo (1988). The Hunchback of Notre Dame: 2, Signet Classics
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A language does not become fixed. The human intellect is always on the march, or, if you prefer, in movement, and languages with it. ✨ Victor Hugo (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illust … ▶
To be wicked does not insure prosperity - for the inn did not succeed well. ✨ Victor Hugo (2000). Les Mis??rables, p.135, Modern Library
But secondly you say 'society must exact vengeance, and society must punish'. Wrong on both counts. Vengeance comes from the individual and punishment from God. ✨ Victor Hugo (1992). The Last Day of … ▶
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Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. ✨ Victor Hugo (1994). Les Miserables Volume Two, p.636, Wordsworth Editions

Though one believes in nothing, there are moments in life when one accepts the religion of the temple nearest at hand. ✨ Victor Hugo (1988). The Hunchback of Notre Dame: 2, Signet Classics

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