Quote by Victor Hugo

He sought...to transform the grief which looks down into the grave by showing it the grief which looks up to the stars.

He sought...to transform the grief which looks down into the

Summary

In this quote, the speaker refers to someone who endeavors to change one's sorrowful outlook on life, which is focused on sorrow and death, by introducing them to a different perspective. Instead of only seeing the despair and finality in the grave, this person aims to show them the comfort and hope that can be found by looking upwards towards the stars. Through this contrast between grief directed downwards and grief directed upwards, it suggests that by broadening one's perspective and focusing on the beauty and possibilities beyond sorrow, one can find solace and inspiration.

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Grief

By Victor Hugo

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