Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Victor Hugo

Quote by Victor Hugo

“A benevolent malefactor, merciful, gentle, helpful, clement, a convict, returning good for evil, giving back pardon for hatred, preferring pity to vengeance, preferring to ruin himself rather than to ruin his enemy, saving him who had smitten him, kneeling on the heights of virtue, more nearly akin to an angel than to a man. Javert was constrained to admit to himself that this monster existed. Things could not go on in this manner.”

Quote by Victor Hugo

Work

Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of Victor Hugo's literary contributions. It encompasses his novels, poetry, plays, and other writings, beautifully illustrated to provide a rich visual accompaniment to his timeless prose. This collection is designed for readers who appreciate the depth and breadth of Hugo's work, offering a convenient and accessible way to explore his extensive literary legacy. more

Author

Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo

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

You May Also Like

“In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud, sometimes only beauty can be trusted. Only artistic excellence is incorruptible. Pleasure cannot be bargained down. And sometimes the meal is the only currency that is real.”

“Prayer is a relationship; half the job is mine. If I want transformation, but can't even be bothered to articulate what, exactly, I'm aiming for, how will it ever occur? Half the benefit of prayer is in the asking itself, in the offering of a clearly posed and well-considered intention. If you don't have this, all your pleas and desires are boneless, floppy, inert; they swirl at your feet in a cold fog and never lift.”