Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo

Birthday: 26 February 1802, Besançon, Doubs, France
Birth Name: Victor Marie Hugo
Height: 178 cm
Although Hugo was fascinated by poems from childhood on, he spent some time on the polytechnic university of Paris until he dedicated all his work to literature. He was one of the few authors who were allowed to reach popularity during lifetime and one of the leaders of French romance.After the death of his daughter 'Leopoldine' in 1843 h... Show more »
Although Hugo was fascinated by poems from childhood on, he spent some time on the polytechnic university of Paris until he dedicated all his work to literature. He was one of the few authors who were allowed to reach popularity during lifetime and one of the leaders of French romance.After the death of his daughter 'Leopoldine' in 1843 he started a career in politics and became member of the Paris chamber where he fought for left ideas. After the reestablishing of monarchy he had to go into exil to Guernesey (1851 - 1870) where his literal work became more important, e.g. "Les Miserables" was written during that period. After his return to Paris he did not join politics anymore. Show less «
Victor Hugo
An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come.
An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come.
To rescue from oblivion even a fragment of a language which men have used and which is in danger of ...Show more »
To rescue from oblivion even a fragment of a language which men have used and which is in danger of being lost--that is to say, one of the elements, whether good or bad, which have shaped and complicated civilization--is to extend the scope of social observation and to serve civilization. Show less «
Man lives by affirmation even more than he does by bread.
Man lives by affirmation even more than he does by bread.
[on bravery] Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when yo...Show more »
[on bravery] Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake. Show less «
To die is nothing. Not to live is frightful.
To die is nothing. Not to live is frightful.
Not being heard is no reason for silence.
Not being heard is no reason for silence.
Certain thoughts are prayers. They are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul ...Show more »
Certain thoughts are prayers. They are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. Show less «
The Devil may visit us, but God lives here.
The Devil may visit us, but God lives here.
Common sense is in spite of, not because of, Education.
Common sense is in spite of, not because of, Education.
The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.
The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.
Nothing awakens a reminiscence like an odor.
Nothing awakens a reminiscence like an odor.
Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins. Which of the two has the grander view?
Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins. Which of the two has the grander view?
Music is noise that thinks.
Music is noise that thinks.
Men become accustomed to poison by degrees.
Men become accustomed to poison by degrees.
Imagination is intelligence with an erection.
Imagination is intelligence with an erection.
Popularity? It is glory's small change.
Popularity? It is glory's small change.
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom.
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom.
The left-handed are precious; they take places which are inconvenient for the rest.
The left-handed are precious; they take places which are inconvenient for the rest.
[on the future] There is nothing like a dream to create the future.
[on the future] There is nothing like a dream to create the future.
The Paradise of the Rich is made from the Hell of the Poor.
The Paradise of the Rich is made from the Hell of the Poor.
A writer is a World trapped inside a person.
A writer is a World trapped inside a person.
A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.
A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.
Music expresses that which can not be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Music expresses that which can not be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.