It seemed to be a necessary ritual that he should prepare himself for sleep by meditating under the solemnity of the night sky... a mysterious transaction between the infinity of the soul and the infinity of the universe.
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Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness comes from the conviction of being loved by others.
In this quote, Victor Hugo emphasizes the profound impact that love and conviction of being loved have on an individual's happiness. It suggests that the assurance of love is a fundamental source of joy in life, highlighting the importance of relationships and emotional connections in our overall well-being.
Themes
HappinessLoveRelationshipsEmotional ConnectionsJoy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, you might say, 'As Victor Hugo wisely noted, life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.'
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Forget not, never forget that you have promised me to use this silver to become an honest man.... Jean Valjean, my brother: you belong no longer to evil, but to good. It is your soul that I am buying for you. I withdraw it from dark thoughts and from the spirit of perdition, and I give it to God!
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