Teach those who are ignorant as many things as possible; society is culpable, in that it does not afford instruction gratis; it is responsible for the night which it produces. This soul is full of shadow; sin is therein committed. The guilty one is not the person who has committed the sin, but the person who has created the shadow.
In Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables," the author emphasizes the importance of education and enlightenment for all individuals. He suggests that society has failed those who remain uninformed by not providing free access to knowledge. Consequently, society bears responsibility for the ignorance that leads to moral failings and societal issues.
Hugo argues that instead of blaming individuals for their sins, we should look to the systems that create ignorance and despair. The real culprits are those who perpetuate the darkness, failing to nurture a more knowledgeable and enlightened community. By neglecting to educate the less fortunate, society contributes to the perpetuation of sin and ignorance.
