If they would rather die, . . . they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. Charles Dickens More Quotes by Charles Dickens More Quotes From Charles Dickens He was wise enough to know that nothing ever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the outset Charles Dickens laughterwisepeople and, unlike the celebrated herd in the poem, they were not forty children conducting themselves as one, but every child was conducting itself like forty. Charles Dickens conductingherdschildren It was a harder day's journey than yesterday's, for there were long and weary hills to climb; and in journeys, as in life, it is a great deal easier to go down hill than up. However, they kept on, with unabated perseverance, and the hill has not yet lifted its face to heaven that perseverance will not gain the summit of at last. Charles Dickens perseverancejourneyinspirational We changed again, and yet again, and it was now too late and too far to go back, and I went on. And the mists had all solemnly risen now, and the world lay spread before me. Charles Dickens expectationstoo-lateworld Liberty, equality, fraternity, or death; - the last, much the easiest to bestow, O Guillotine! Charles Dickens fraternitylibertylasts God bless us, every one! Charles Dickens god-blessblessblessing If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and perish. Charles Dickens feet-and-walkinghikingthinking He knew enough of the world to know that there is nothing in it better than the faithful service of the heart. Charles Dickens faithfulheartworld He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. Say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count 'em up: what then? The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. Charles Dickens lightgivinglying My dear if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head I should better understand your affairs. Charles Dickens cupsteagiving A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away-the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us-is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow. Charles Dickens eyesympathylove They whirled past the dark trees, as feathers would be swept before a hurricane. Houses, gates, churches, hay-stacks, objects of every kind they shot by, with a velocity and noise like roaring waters suddenly let loose. Still the noise of pursuit grew louder, and still my uncle could hear the young lady wildly screaming, "Faster! Faster!" Charles Dickens unclesdarkpast The Northern onslaught upon slavery was no more than a piece of specious humbug designed to conceal its desire for economic control of the Southern states. Charles Dickens piecessoutherndesire He appeared to enjoy beyond everything the sound of his own voice. I couldn't wonder at that, for it was mellow and full and gave great importance to every word he uttered. He listened to himself with obvious satisfaction and sometimes gently beat time to his own music with his head or rounded a sentence with his hand. Charles Dickens humorousfunnyhands Drive him fast to his tomb. This, from Jacques. Charles Dickens tale-of-two-citiestombscities The year end brings no greater pleasure then the opportunity to express to you season's greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and new year be filled with joy. Charles Dickens holidaynew-yearchristmas Nothing that we do, is done in vain. I believe, with all my soul, that we shall see triumph. Charles Dickens triumphsoulbelieve It is a most miserable thing to feel ashamed of home. Charles Dickens words-of-wisdomexpectationshome Mr. Bazzard's father, being a Norfolk farmer, would have furiously laid about him with a flail, a pitch-fork, and every agricultural implement available for assaulting purposes, on the slightest hint of his son's having written a play. Charles Dickens humorousfunnyfather And it is not a slight thing when they, who are so fresh from God, love us. Charles Dickens inspirationalkidschildren
