In 1804, M. Myriel was the Cure of B—— [Brignolles]. He was already advanced in years, and lived in a very retired manner.

“The holy law of Jesus Christ governs our civilisation, but it does not yet perm…”

“No army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.”

“Succeed; that is the advice that falls, drop by drop, from the overhanging frui…”

“Let no one misunderstand our idea; we do not confound what are called 'politica…”