In principle any revolt strengthens the government it fails to overthrow. Author: Victor Hugo Copy Quote More from Victor Hugo “victor hugo, Les Contemplations, MorsJe vis cette faucheuse. Elle était dans so…” “Oh! would that we were lying side by side in the same grave, hand in hand, and …” “Going about one's native land one is inclined to take many things for granted, …” “It is sad to tell, but after having tried society, which had caused his misfort…”