Was it possible that Napoleon should have won that battle? We answer No. Why? Because of Wellington? Because of Blucher? No. Because of God.

“Carve as we will the mysterious block of which our life is made, the black vein…”

“God decreed that the love which came to Cosette was a love that saves.”

“God is behind everything, but everything hides God. Things are black, creatures…”

“His mind could do without faith, but his heart could not do without friendship.”