One of the hardest tasks is to extract continually from one’s soul an almost inexhaustible ill will. — Victor Hugo
Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the — Victor Hugo
Nature has made a pebble and a female. The lapidary makes the diamond, and the lover makes the woman. — Victor Hugo
It is most pleasant to commit a just action which is disagreeable to someone whom one does not like. — Victor Hugo
It is often necessary to know how to obey a woman in order sometimes to have the right to command her. — Victor Hugo
When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age. — Victor Hugo