Pity is not agreeable to beggars; they never ask for that, t... - Jean Valjean

This quote is attributed to Jean Valjean.

"Pity is not agreeable to beggars; they never ask for that, they ask for justice."

Jean Valjean Justice

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."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

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

"Justice is worth fighting for."