In the meantime the groans changed into the protracted, thunderous roar by which all living creatures are struck with terror, and the nerves of people, who do not know what fear is, shake, just as the window-panes rattle from distant cannonading.

Henryk Sienkiewicz
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In the meantime the groans changed into the protracted, thunderous roar by which all living creatures are struck with terror, and the nerves of people, who do not know what fear is, shake, just as the window-panes rattle from distant cannonading. -Victor Hugo During the French Revolution, Victor Hugo wrote this quote during a time of war. He was living in Paris and it was an extremely turbulent time for everyone. The revolution had lasted for about 10 years and had been rather vicious. This quote shows that even when there is chaos and turmoil people will still be able to get through it and survive.

Source: In Desert And Wilderness

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