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Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones and when you have laboriously accomplished yo
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"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace"

- Victor Hugo

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This quote by Victor Hugo motivates us to have guts and persistence in life, no matter the size of the sorrows we deal with. He motivates us to laboriously accomplish our day-to-day jobs, and then to go to sleep in peace. This quote is a tip that life has lots of griefs, both huge and little, which we need to have the nerve to face them and the persistence to work through them. It is also a reminder that we ought to not let our sadness consume us, however instead make the effort to appreciate the small moments of happiness and peace in life. By making the effort to laboriously accomplish our everyday jobs, we can discover peace and fulfillment in our achievements. This quote is a suggestion that we must not let our griefs overwhelm us, however instead take the time to value the little moments of joy and peace in life.

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Victor Hugo This quote is written / told by Victor Hugo between February 26, 1802 and May 22, 1885. He was a famous Author from France. The author also have 131 other quotes.

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