Quote by Victor Hugo

What are the convulsions of a city in comparison with the insurrections of the soul? Man is a depth still greater than the people. Jean Valjean at that very moment was the prey of a terrible upheaval. Every sort of gulf had opened again within him. He als

What are the convulsions of a city in comparison with the in

Summary

This quote explores the contrast between the external events that occur within a city and the internal battles and conflicts that exist within an individual's soul. It suggests that the struggles and unrest faced by a city are mere convulsions when compared to the uprisings and turmoil that take place within one's inner self. The quote goes on to depict Jean Valjean as being in the midst of a profound emotional upheaval, where various deep-seated conflicts and divisions resurface, indicating that the human experience holds far greater complexity and depth than societal upheavals.

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