Monsieur' to a convict is a glass of water to a man dying of thirst at sea; ignominy thirsts for respect. (Victor Hugo)

Monsieur' to a convict is a glass of water to a man dying of thirst at sea; ignominy thirsts for respect.

Victor Hugo

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