"I don't mind what Congress does, as long as they don't do it in the streets and frighten the horses"
- Victor Hugo
About this Quote
Victor Hugo's quote is a funny way of expressing his opinion on the actions of Congress. He is recommending that Congress needs to not be allowed to do whatever they desire, as their actions can have a negative impact on society. He is indicating that Congress should not be enabled to act recklessly and without factor to consider for the general public. He is also recommending that Congress must not be permitted to do anything that would trigger fear or distress to the general public, such as by taking their actions to the streets and frightening the horses. By utilizing the metaphor of horses, Hugo is suggesting that Congress ought to not be allowed to do anything that would cause fear or distress to the general public, as this could have a negative effect on society. He is also indicating that Congress ought to be held accountable for their actions and that they must be held to a greater standard of conduct.
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.
"If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?"
