Quote by Victor Hugo

A phenomenon often seen. A sceptic adhering to a believer; that is as simple as the law of the complementary colours. What we lack attracts us. Nobody loves the light like the blind man...

A phenomenon often seen. A sceptic adhering to a believer; t

Summary

This quote suggests that it is common to see a skeptic being drawn to someone with strong beliefs. The comparison is made to the law of complementary colors, where opposites attract. The quote implies that what we lack or cannot experience ourselves often intrigues us. It further states that nobody appreciates or desires something as much as someone who is deprived of it, comparing it to how a blind person cherishes the idea of light.

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Faith

By Victor Hugo

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