He who conquers himself is greater than he who takes a city. - Jean Valjean

This quote is attributed to Jean Valjean.

"He who conquers himself is greater than he who takes a city."

Jean Valjean Strength

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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."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."