Quote by Victor Hugo

As for us, we respect the past here and there, and we spare it, above all, provided that it consents to be dead. If it insists on being alive, we attack it, and we try to kill it.

As for us, we respect the past here and there, and we spare

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker holds a certain respect for the past, but only if it remains in the past and does not intrude upon the present. However, if the past continues to influence or obstruct progress, the speaker advocates for confronting and eliminating it. It reflects a mindset that acknowledges the importance of history but also emphasizes the need to break free from its limitations in order to move forward.

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By Victor Hugo

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