Quote by Victor Hugo

There were corpses here and there and pools of blood. I remember seeing a butterfly flutter up and down that street. Summer does not abdicate.

There were corpses here and there and pools of blood. I reme

Summary

This quote juxtaposes the gruesome imagery of death and violence with the innocence and beauty symbolized by a butterfly and the persistence of summer. The mention of corpses and pools of blood suggests a scene of destruction and despair, yet the sighting of the butterfly highlights the resilience of life and nature's ability to exist even in the midst of tragedy. "Summer does not abdicate" implies that amid darkness, warmth and brightness endure, emphasizing the resilience and regenerative power of nature and life itself.

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