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Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters. - Victor Hugo

Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters. – Victor Hugo

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I love all men who think, even those who think otherwise than myself. – Victor Hugo

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Victor Hugo
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Prometheus is action. Hamlet is hesitation. In Prometheus the obstacle is exterior; in Hamlet it is interior. In Prometheus the will is securely nailed down by nails of brass and cannot get loose; besides, it has by its side two watchers – Victor Hugo

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