Life is a terrible thing. So is death. But to live without h... - Jean Valjean

This quote is attributed to Jean Valjean.

"Life is a terrible thing. So is death. But to live without hope, without struggle, without effort - that is not to live at all."

Jean Valjean Hope

Character in Les Misérables

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More from Jean Valjean

"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."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."