Quote by Victor Hugo

He did not seek to assume the mantle of Elijah, to shed a light of the future upon the misty turmoil of events or resolve the prevailing light into a single flame; there was in him nothing of the prophet or the mystic. He was a simple soul who loved, and that was all.

He did not seek to assume the mantle of Elijah, to shed a li

Summary

This quote highlights a person who possessed simple qualities and motivations, devoid of grand ambitions or mystical insights. The individual did not aspire to be a great leader like Elijah, transforming the chaotic world with visionary clarity. Their essence was that of a humble person who lived through love and nothing more. It emphasizes the power and beauty of love as an uncomplicated force that can guide and shape lives, without the grandiosity of prophetic or divine intent.

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Faith Belief

By Victor Hugo

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