“There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.” ~ Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist Quotes
Oliver Twist was the second novel by Charles Dickens. It was initially published in monthly installments that began in February of 1837 and ended in April of 1839. We hope you enjoy this collection of 38 quotes from Oliver Twist.
There is a drowsy state,
There is a drowsy state, between sleeping and waking, when you dream more in five minutes with your eyes half open, and yourself half conscious of everything that is passing around you, than you would in five nights with your eyes fast closed, and your senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness. At such time, a mortal knows just enough of what his mind is doing, to form some glimmering conception of its mighty powers, its bounding from earth and spurning time and space, when freed from the restraint of its corporeal associate. ~ Oliver Twist
“If the law supposes that,’
“If the law supposes that,’ said Mr. Bumble, squeezing his hat emphatically in both hands, “the law is a ass–a idiot. If that’s the eye of the law, the law is a bachelor; and the worst I wish the law is, that his eye may be opened by experience–by experience.” ~ Oliver Twist
The melancholy which had seemed
The melancholy which had seemed to the sad eyes of the anxious boy to hang, for days past, over every object, beautiful as all were, was dispelled by magic. The dew seemed to sparkle more brightly on the green leaves; the air to rustle among them with a sweeter music; and the sky itself to look more blue and bright. Such is the influence which the condition of our own thoughts, exercise, even over the appearance of external objects. ~ Oliver Twist
Joy and grief were mingled
Joy and grief were mingled in the cup; but there were no bitter tears: for even grief itself arose so softened, and clothed in such sweet and tender recollections, that it became a solemn pleasure, and lost all character of pain. ~ Oliver Twist
There is a passion FOR
There is a passion FOR hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast. ~ Oliver Twist
“It is because I think
“It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded.” ~ Oliver Twist
But, tears were not the
But, tears were not the things to find their way to Mr. Bumble’s soul; his heart was waterproof. ~ Oliver Twist
