You were speaking of my name a little while ago. That touched me; but let us, whoever we may be, distrust names. They may delude us. I am called Felix, and I am not happy. Words are liars. Let us not blindly accept the indications which they afford us. It
In Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables," the character reflects on the nature of identity and the reliability of names. He acknowledges touching upon a name that evokes emotion within him. However, he cautions that names can be misleading, suggesting a deeper truth behind the façade of words.
Felix, as he refers to himself, confesses that despite this label, he does not experience true happiness. His statement implies that names and titles do not define one’s essence or feelings, emphasizing the idea that words can be deceptive and may not accurately convey someone's reality.
In Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables," the character reflects on the nature of identity and the reliability of names. He acknowledges touching upon a name that evokes emotion within him. However, he cautions that names can be misleading, suggesting a deeper truth behind the façade of words.
Felix, as he refers to himself, confesses that despite this label, he does not experience true happiness. His statement implies that names and titles do not define one’s essence or feelings, emphasizing the idea that words can be deceptive and may not accurately convey someone's reality.
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