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It may be remarked in passing that success is an ugly thing. Men are deceived by its false resemblences to merit.
Victor Hugo
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Victor Hugo
Age: 83 †
Born: 1802
Born: February 26
Died: 1885
Died: May 22
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Jesus wept Voltaire smiled. From that divine tear and from that human smile is derived the grace of present civilization.
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If he had had all Peru in his pocket, he would certainly have given it to this dancer but Gringoire had not Peru in his pocket and besides, America was not yet discovered. (p. 66)
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