The memory of an absent being kindles in the darkness of the heart; the more it has disappeared, the more it beams; the gloomy and despairing soul sees this light on its horizon; the star of the inner night.
The quote from Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" reflects on how the memories of those who are no longer present can illuminate the emotional turmoil within us. When someone we love is absent, their memory takes on a radiance that can guide us through our despair. This light becomes a source of hope and comfort, reminding us of the connection we once shared.