Read the quotation by Victor Hugo. It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life. Which statement best restates the main idea of this quotation?

The quotation says wise people find consolation, or comfort, in books when they face troubles in life. Choice A restates that idea: reading can comfort people during difficult times. The other choices add ideas about learning from mistakes or suggest that reading may make people feel worse, which the quotation does not say.

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