Quote by Victor Hugo

Well, for us, in history where goodness is a rare pearl, he who was good almost takes precedence over he who was great.

Well, for us, in history where goodness is a rare pearl, he

Summary

This quote suggests that in a world where acts of goodness are uncommon, individuals who demonstrate kindness and virtue should be given more importance or recognition than those who achieve greatness by other means. It implies that the value of goodness surpasses the value of mere greatness, emphasizing the significance of morality and ethical behavior in a society that often lacks it.

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