Quote by Victor Hugo

He does not weep who does not see

He does not weep who does not see

Summary

This quote suggests that one cannot feel emotion or sadness about something they are not aware of or have not witnessed. It implies that only when we see or experience something do we have the capacity to be moved by it. In essence, it implies that to truly empathize and feel deeply about something, we must first have direct knowledge or understanding of it.

By Victor Hugo

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