Quote by Victor Hugo

To commit the least possible sin is the law for man. To live without sin is the dream of an angel. Everything terrestrial is subject to sin. Sin is a gravitation.

To commit the least possible sin is the law for man. To live

Summary

This quote suggests that for humans, the aim should be to commit as few sins as possible, as it is considered the standard to follow. However, living completely without sin is seen as an unattainable ideal, reserved for angels rather than earthly beings. The quote further expresses that sin is a natural inclination ingrained in humanity, akin to a gravitational force that pulls individuals towards immoral actions. Therefore, it implies that sinfulness is inherent and inevitable in terrestrial existence.

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Angels Sin Les Miserables Victor Hugo

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