Sire," said M. Myriel, "you are looking at a good man, and I at a great man. Each of us can profit by it.

“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.”