In these creations, life and symbolic value are not in contradiction: they intensify each other. Auteur: Victor Hugo Copy Quote More from Victor Hugo “They adored each other; but still the permanent and the immutable subsist. We m…” “It is man's consolation that the future is to be a sunrise instead of a sunset.” “As for the bishop, the sight of the guillotine was a great shock to him, from w…” “Be serious,” said Enjolras. “I am wild,” replied Grantaire.”