Mr. Parkes, finding himself in the position of having got into metaphysics without exactly seeing his way out of them, stammered forth an apology and retreated from the argument. ~ Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge Quotes
Barnaby Rudge was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1841. It is one of only two historical novels written by Dickens. We hope you enjoy this collection of 33 quotes from Barnaby Rudge.
Patient Composure of Long Effort
Any one who had bestowed but a casual glance on Barnaby might have known that this was his mother, from the strong resemblance between them; but where in his face there was wildness and vacancy, in hers there was the patient composure of long effort and quiet resignation. ~ Barnaby Rudge
Lying in Wait
He wore the aspect of a man who was always lying in wait for something that WOULDN’T come to pass. ~ Barnaby Rudge
Indeed this gentleman’s stoicism was
Indeed this gentleman’s stoicism was of that not uncommon kind, which enables a man to bear with exemplary fortitude the afflictions of his friends, but renders him, by way of counterpoise, rather selfish and sensitive in respect of any that happen to befall himself. ~ Barnaby Rudge
“Many a gentleman lives well
“Many a gentleman lives well upon a soft head, who would find a heart of the same quality a very great drawback.” ~ Barnaby Rudge
I didn’t say I understood
“I didn’t say I understood her. I wouldn’t have the presumption to say that of any woman.” ~ Barnaby Rudge
Human Gore
"Something will come of this. I hope it mayn't be human gore." ~ Barnaby Rudge
“Time has been lost and
“Time has been lost and opportunity thrown away, but I am yet a young man, and may retrieve it.” ~ Barnaby Rudge
“We must leave the discovery
“We must leave the discovery of this mystery, like all others, to time, and accident, and Heaven’s pleasure.” ~ Barnaby Rudge
It’s a poor heart that
It’s a poor heart that never rejoices. ~ Barnaby Rudge
