The unforeseen, that strange, haughty power which plays with man, had seized Gauvain and held him fast. Auteur: Victor Hugo Copy Quote More from Victor Hugo “Be it true or false, what is said about men often has as much influence upon th…” “In all Thénardier's outpourings, the words and gestures, the fury blazing in hi…” “Not being heard is no reason for silence.” “Going about one's native land one is inclined to take many things for granted, …”