A fire would cause a dawn, undoubtedly, but why not wait for the break of day? — Victor Hugo

A fire would cause a dawn, undoubtedly, but why not wait for the break of day?

In the original (French)

Un incendie peut faire une aurore sans doute, mais pourquoi ne pas attendre le lever du jour?

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