Our prison system is not ideal by any means, but it is far less cruel than it was half a century ago, and we owe this in part to Victor hugo.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
"Victor hugo, he is a very great man, as my 'usband have say," said the mother at last.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine