Sire," said M. Myriel, "you are looking at a good man, and I at a great man. Each of us can profit by it. Autore: Victor Hugo Copy Quote More from Victor Hugo “This is one of those rare moments when, while doing that which it is one's duty…” “Had he not had a greater purpose, the saving not of his life but of his soul, t…” “A saint addicted to abnegation is a dangerous neighbor; he is very likely to in…” “His mind could do without faith, but his heart could not do without friendship.”