In "Les Miserables," Victor Hugo highlights the deep concerns of a thinker who perceives the struggles of the human spirit. This individual recognizes a profound weight on the soul, indicating a sense of suffering and stagnation. The thinker feels a sense of urgency to ignite a dormant potential for progress that seems elusive.

This reflection encapsulates the broader human condition, illustrating the tension between awareness of struggles and the hope for improvement. The challenge lies in overcoming the darkness and finding ways to inspire change and awaken the innate capabilities within humanity, thus drawing attention to the importance of enlightenment and action in achieving progress.