"I met in the street a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his coat worn, his cloak was out at the elbows, the water passed through his shoes, - and the stars through his soul."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on food by Victor Hugo resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in food 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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