Quote by Victor Hugo
Amnesty is as good for those who give it as for those who receive

Amnesty is as good for those who give it as for those who receive it. It has the admirable quality of bestowing mercy on both sides. – Victor Hugo

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All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come. – Victor Hugo

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The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved loved for ourselves, or rather in spite of ourselves. – Victor Hugo

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That terrible mood of depression of whether its any good or not is what is known as The Artists Reward. – Ernest Hemingway

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I dont know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people cant stand to be invited someplace that isnt full of other important people. They dont mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners. – Marilyn Monroe

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Its good to shut up sometimes. – Marcel Marceau

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In this country it is a good thing to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others. – Voltaire

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