Quote by Victor Hugo

The poor man shuddered, overflowed with an angelic joy; he declared in his transport that this would last through life; he said to himself that he really had not suffered enough to deserve such radiant happiness, and he thanked God, in the depths of his soul, for having permitted that he, a miserable man, should be so loved by this innocent being.

The poor man shuddered, overflowed with an angelic joy; he d

Summary

This quote captures the overwhelming joy experienced by a poor man who is deeply grateful for the love and happiness brought into his life by an innocent being. Overflowing with gratitude, he acknowledges his comparatively low level of suffering and believes he is not deserving of such radiant happiness. This moment of pure bliss leads him to thank God privately within his soul for allowing a wretched man like himself to be so loved. The quote highlights the transformative power of love and the capacity for even the simplest acts of kindness to bring immense joy to those who have endured hardship.

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God Suffering Gratitude Joy Les Miserables Victor Hugo

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