Quote by Victor Hugo

Marius and Cosette were in the dark in regard to each other. They did not speak, they did not bow, they were not acquainted; they saw each other; and, like the stars in the sky separated by millions of leagues, they lived by gazing upon each other.

Marius and Cosette were in the dark in regard to each other.

Summary

This quote from Victor Hugo's novel, Les MisÃ©rables, reveals the silent and unspoken connection between Marius and Cosette. Though they are not familiar with each other, they exist in a state of longing and admiration. Their interactions are limited to simply seeing one another, much like distant stars that cannot physically connect but can only be observed from afar, shaping the intensity of their emotions. This quote highlights the powerful impact that visual connection and unspoken connection can have on the human experience.

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