Quote by Victor Hugo
Cosette, do you hear? he has come to that! he asks my forgiveness! And do you know what he has done for me, Cosette? He has saved my life. He has done more--he has given you to me. And after having saved me, and after having given you to me, Cosette, what has he done with himself? He has sacrificed himself. Behold the man. And he says to me the ingrate, to me the forgetful, to me the pitiless, to me the guilty one: Thanks! Cosette, my whole life passed at the feet of this man would be too little. That barricade, that sewer, that furnace, that cesspool,--all that he traversed for me, for thee, Cosette! He carried me away through all the deaths which he put aside before me, and accepted for himself. Every courage, every virtue, every heroism, every sanctity he possesses! Cosette, that man is an angel!
Summary
In this quote, Jean Valjean expresses his gratitude and admiration for Marius, who has risked his own life to save Valjean and given him the gift of his adopted daughter, Cosette. Valjean recognizes the immense sacrifices Marius has made, traversing dangerous landscapes and facing death's door on numerous occasions. Valjean views Marius as a selfless and heroic figure, possessing courage, virtue, and sanctity. Valjean believes Marius is an angel, emphasizing his profound reverence and appreciation for him. It highlights the deep bond between the characters and the immense impact Marius has had on Valjean's life.
By Victor Hugo
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