Quote by Victor Hugo

An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come.

An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how powerful or forceful an army may be, it cannot stop the progress or proliferation of an idea whose moment has arrived. It implies that the strength of an idea is not measured by the physical might of armies, but rather by the power it holds over people's minds and hearts. Ideas, once ingrained and widely embraced, are difficult to quell or suppress. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes the undeniable influence and impact of ideas when their time for acceptance and implementation has arrived.

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By Victor Hugo

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