The need of the immaterial is the most deeply rooted of all needs. One must have bread; but before bread, one must have the ideal. (Victor Hugo)

The need of the immaterial is the most deeply rooted of all needs. One must have bread; but before bread, one must have the ideal.

Victor Hugo

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