"Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night. Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul"
- Victor Hugo
About this Quote
Victor Hugo's quote speaks to the idea that nations, like stars, are subject to durations of darkness and decline. However, he likewise suggests that these durations of darkness are not irreversible, and that the light will ultimately return. He utilizes the metaphor of dawn and resurrection to emphasize this concept, suggesting that the reappearance of the light is the exact same as the survival of the soul. This quote speaks with the idea that even in times of darkness, there is hope for a brighter future. It encourages us to stay optimistic and to have faith that the light will eventually return. Eventually, Victor Hugo's quote serves as a pointer that even in the darkest of times, there is still hope for a brighter future.
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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