Quote by Victor Hugo

If suffer we must, let's suffer on the heights.

If suffer we must, let's suffer on the heights.

Summary

This quote suggests that if we are bound to experience suffering in life, let us endure it in moments of growth, achievement, or noble pursuits. It encourages us to face challenges and difficulties head-on, striving for greatness and embracing hardship as a necessary part of personal development. By choosing to suffer "on the heights," we are encouraged to pursue endeavors that may be demanding but have the potential to elevate us to remarkable heights of accomplishment and self-discovery.

By Victor Hugo

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