“Can you suppose there’s any harm in looking as cheerful and being as cheerful as our poor circumstances will permit?” ~ The Old Curiosity Shop
Words of Wisdom Quotes
We hope you enjoy this collection of quotes featuring words of wisdom written by Charles Dickens.
The Plain Rule Is
The plain rule is to do nothing in the dark, to be a party to nothing underhanded or mysterious, and never to put his foot where he cannot see the ground. ~ Bleak House
If a dread of not
If a dread of not being understood be hidden in the breasts of other young people to anything like the extent to which it used to be hidden in mine – which I consider probable, as I have no particular reason to suspect myself of having been a monstrosity – it is the key to many reservations. ~ Great Expectations
“It’s in vain, Trot, to
“It’s in vain, Trot, to recall the past, unless it works some influence upon the present.” ~ David Copperfield
For your popular rumour
For your popular rumour, unlike the rolling stone of the proverb, is one which gathers a deal of moss in its wanderings up and down. ~ The Old Curiosity Shop
To surround anything, however monstrous
To surround anything, however monstrous or ridiculous, with an air of mystery, is to invest it with a secret charm, and power of attraction which to the crowd is irresistible. ~ Barnaby Rudge
Surprises, like misfortunes, seldom come
Surprises, like misfortunes, seldom come alone. ~ Oliver Twist
Trifles make the sum of
Trifles make the sum of life. ~ David Copperfield
Ah, Miss, hope is an
“Ah, Miss, hope is an excellent thing for such as has the spirits to bear it!” said Mrs Wickam, shaking her head. “My own spirits is not equal to it, but I don’t owe it any grudge. I envys them that is so blest!” ~ Dombey and Son
There are talkers enough among us
“There are talkers enough among us; I’ll be one of the doers.” ~ Barnaby Rudge
