“Strong and bitter wordes indicate a weak cause.”

“the cold and bitter scorn of the passers-by penetrated her very flesh and soul like a north wind.”

“Reality in strong doses frightens.”

“The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible; for the fainthearted, it is unknown; but for the valiant, it is ideal.”

“Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.”

“It was the second white apparition which he had encountered. The Bishop had caused the dawn of virtue to rise on his horizon; Cosette caused the dawn of love to rise.”

“The future has many names: For the weak, it means the unattainable. For the fearful, it means the unknown. For the courageous, it means opportunity.”