Famous quote by Victor Hugo

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The brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over we realize this: that the human race has been rou
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"The brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over we realize this: that the human race has been roughly handled, but that it has advanced"

- Victor Hugo

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Victor Hugo's quote speaks with the concept that progress is frequently a tough and unpleasant procedure. He suggests that the procedure of development is typically violent and chaotic, and is described as a revolution. However, in spite of the cruelty of the process, Hugo recommends that the human race is eventually much better off for it. He implies that, although the process of development is hard and typically agonizing, it is eventually advantageous for the mankind. This quote talks to the idea that, although progress is frequently challenging, it is eventually required for the improvement of the mankind. Hugo's quote suggests that, although progress is typically agonizing, it is eventually useful for the human race.

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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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