Who said "A man is not punished for his sins, but by them."?

This quote is attributed to Jean Valjean.

A man is not punished for his sins, but by them. - Jean Valjean

"A man is not punished for his sins, but by them."

Jean Valjean Justice

Character in Les Misérables

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"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

"The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear."

"Compassion is not weakness."

"The night is friendly."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."