“ When men are terrified, children are only curious. It is difficult to frighten those who are easily astonished; ignorance causes fearlessness. ”
Victor Hugo, Ninety-Three (1874). copy citation
| Author | Victor Hugo |
|---|---|
| Source | Ninety-Three |
| Topic | ignorance fearlessness |
| Date | 1874 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ninety-three |
Context
“René-Jean stretched out his arms, went towards the window and said,—
"I'm warm."
"I warm," repeated Georgette.
The mother called to them.
"My children: René! Alain! Georgette!"
The children looked around them. They tried to find out what it all meant. When men are terrified, children are only curious. It is difficult to frighten those who are easily astonished; ignorance causes fearlessness. Children have so little claim on hell, that if they should see it they would admire it.
The mother repeated,—
"René! Alain! Georgette!"
René-Jean turned his head; this voice attracted his attention;”
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