Zulfiquar Ahmed

“Ninety-three" was the war of Europe against France, and of France against Paris. And what was the Revolution? It was the victory of France over Europe, and of Paris over France. Hence the immensity of that terrible moment?, '93, greater than all the rest of the century”
― Victor Hugo, Ninety-Three

“Curiosity is one of the forms of feminine bravery.”
― Victor Hugo, Ninety-Three

“I have written this because it may have escaped the notice of many who have admired her [Marie Tempest] brilliant performances that they are due not only to her natural gifts...but to patience, assiduity, industry and discipline. Without these it is impossible to excel in any of the arts.”
― W. Somerset Maugham, A Traveller in Romance: Uncollected Writings 1901 - 1964

“History has its truth, and so has legend. Legendary truth is of another nature than historical truth. Legendary truth is invention whose result is reality. Furthermore, history and legend have the same goal; to depict eternal man beneath momentary man.”
― Victor Hugo, Ninety-Three