Quote by Victor Hugo

Let us have compassion for those under chastisement. Alas, who are we ourselves? Who am I and who are you? Whence do we come and is it quite certain that we did nothing before we were born? This earth is not without some resemblance to a gaol. Who knows but that man is a victim of divine justice? Look closely at life. It is so constituted that one senses punishment everywhere.

Let us have compassion for those under chastisement. Alas, w

Summary

The quote suggests that we should show compassion towards those who are being punished or facing difficulties. It questions our own identity, origins, and whether or not we have existed before. It compares the earthly existence to a prison, implying that life can be challenging and filled with suffering. It also poses the idea that perhaps humans are being subjected to divine justice. By prompting us to closely examine life, it implies that we can observe punishment or hardship in various aspects of existence.

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