Victor Hugo: At certain epochs in history, the whole human race, from all points of the earth, fix their eyes upon some mysterious sp

At certain epochs in history, the whole human race, from all points of the earth — Victor Hugo

At certain epochs in history, the whole human race, from all points of the earth, fix their eyes upon some mysterious spot whence it seems that universal destiny is about to issue. Book I, VI

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Change your opinions , keep to your principles ; change your leaves, keep intact — Victor Hugo
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