“ Courage does not fear crime, and honesty does not fear authority. ”
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables (1862). copy citation
| Author | Victor Hugo |
|---|---|
| Source | Les Misérables |
| Topic | honesty courage |
| Date | 1862 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translation by Isabel F. Hapgood in 1887 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/135/135-h/135-h.htm |
Context
““ No more than yourself! ” retorted Marius rudely, who had begun to notice that this police agent had not yet said “ monsieur ” to him.
The inspector stared still more intently at Marius, and continued with sententious solemnity:—
“ There, you speak like a brave man, and like an honest man. Courage does not fear crime, and honesty does not fear authority. “ That is well, but what do you intend to do? ”
“ The lodgers have pass-keys with which to get in at night. You must have one. ” “ Yes, ” said Marius.
“ Have you it about you? ” “ Yes. ” “ Give it to me, ” said the inspector.
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The inspector stared still more intently at Marius, and continued with sententious solemnity:—
“ There, you speak like a brave man, and like an honest man. Courage does not fear crime, and honesty does not fear authority. “ That is well, but what do you intend to do? ”
“ The lodgers have pass-keys with which to get in at night. You must have one. ” “ Yes, ” said Marius.
“ Have you it about you? ” “ Yes. ” “ Give it to me, ” said the inspector.
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