"It is a steadfast truth that do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on time by Victor Hugo resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in time is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Victor Hugo

Victor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic author, poet, essayist, playwright, journalist, human rights activist and politician.

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