"For many great deeds are accomplished in times of squalid struggle. There is a kind of stubborn, unrecognized courage which in the lowest depths tenaciously resists the pressures of necessity and ill-doing; there are noble and obscure triumphs observed by no one, unacclaimed by any fanfare. Hardship, loneliness, and penury are a battlefield which has it's own heroes, sometimes greater than those lauded in history. Strong and rare characters are there created; poverty, nearly always a foster-mother, may become a true mother; distress may be the nursemaid of pride, and misfortune the milk that nourishes great spirits."
Les Miserables | p. 597
This is breathtaking, Kathryn! (the cats. :P) I love your beautiful photos and the oh so pertinent quote. <3
ReplyDeleteAw thank you, Melvina! ♥ The cats are so photogenic. :)
DeleteThat lighting is glorious! I love it?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Clare! It was the evening light just before the sun went down. So perfect. ♥
DeleteThat quote. <3 <3 Oh my goodness, but everything is perfect.
ReplyDelete(And the darling cats. <3)
I am in love with that quote. <333 Aw thank you, dear.
DeleteOh my, that quote just sums up Les Mis perfectly!! That edition is beautiful too. <3
ReplyDeleteIt really does!! And I love my copy of Les Mis. :) Thanks for stopping by, Gabrielle! <3
DeleteGorgeous photos (such lovely cats!). And you're reading Les Mis! :) God bless you.
ReplyDeleteYes I am reading Les Mis! It's the best. <3 thanks so much, Grace.
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