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Well, for us, in history where goodness is a rare pearl, he who was good almost takes precedence over he who was great
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"Well, for us, in history where goodness is a rare pearl, he who was good almost takes precedence over he who was great"

- Victor Hugo

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Victor Hugo's quote speaks with the significance of goodness in history. He recommends that goodness is an unusual product, which those who are excellent should be provided precedence over those who are terrific. He implies that success is insufficient; it needs to be accompanied by goodness in order to be really remembered in history. Hugo's quote is a tip that we need to strive to be both great and terrific, and that our actions must be guided by morality and kindness. It is a call to bear in mind our actions and to make every effort to be much better people. Hugo's quote is a tip that goodness ought to be valued and celebrated, which it needs to be provided precedence over success.

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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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