“Idleness, pleasure, what abysses! To do nothing is a dreary course to take, be sure of it. To live idle upon the substance of society! To be useless, that is to say, noxious! This leads straight to the lowest depth of misery.”
Book:Les Mis??rables
Quote by Victor Hugo
Work
Les Mis??rables
Victor Hugo's epic novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the French society during the July Revolution and the subsequent years. The story follows a diverse cast of characters, including Jean Valjean, a former convict seeking redemption, and Fantine, a woman struggling to survive in a harsh world. The novel delves into themes of poverty, morality, and the struggle for justice, offering a profound critique of the social and political conditions of the time. more
Author
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
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