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Quote by Victor Hugo

“From a political point of view, there is but one principle, the sovereignty of man over himself. This sovereignty of myself over myself is called Liberty”

Quote by Victor Hugo

Book:Les Miserables Volume Two

Work

Les Miserables Volume Two

The second volume of this renowned literary work delves deeper into the societal struggles and personal dramas of its characters, set against the backdrop of revolutionary France. more

Author

Victor Hugo, a French romantic poet, novelist, and playwright, was born on February 26, 1802, and died on May 22, 1885. He is considered one of the greatest writers in French literary history, known for his profound humanistic concerns and rich imagination. more

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