Quote by Victor Hugo

There have been in this century only one great man and one great thing: Napoleon and liberty. For want of the great man, let us have the great thing.

There have been in this century only one great man and one g

Summary

This quote suggests that in the 19th century, there were two exceptional phenomena: Napoleon and liberty. The speaker asserts that while there may not be another extraordinary leader like Napoleon, it is still possible to have the great thing he represents - liberty. It implies that even without an exceptional individual, the concept of liberty is powerful enough to create significant change and progress in society. The quote encourages the pursuit and preservation of freedom, even in the absence of exceptional leadership.

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