Victor Hugo’s Prayer

Under a crucifix he had in his room, Victor Hugo, the author of Les Misérables, wrote this prayer:

All you who are crying now, remember that I cried too – so come to me and I will console you.

All you who are suffering now, remember how much I suffered - so come to me, I fully understand you.

All you are fearful right now, remember that I had a lot to be fearful of – so come to me, and I will comfort you.

All you who are nearing death, remember that I endured a harsh death too – so come to me, and we will live forever.