M. Myriel had to undergo the fate of every newcomer in a little town, where there are many mouths which talk, and very few heads which think. (Victor Hugo)

M. Myriel had to undergo the fate of every newcomer in a little town, where there are many mouths which talk, and very few heads which think.

Victor Hugo

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