Quotes from Charles Dickens
Repression is the only lasting philosophy. The dark deference of fear and slavery, my friend, will keep the dogs obedient to the whip, as long as this roof shuts out the sky.
- Charles Dickens
Why then we should drop into poetry.
- Charles Dickens
I believe the spreading of Catholicism to be the most horrible means of political and social degradation left in the world.
- Charles Dickens
God bless us every one! said Tiny Tim, the last of all.
- Charles Dickens
And therefore, Uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that [Christmas] has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!
- Charles Dickens
Hours are golden links--God's tokens reaching heaven.
- Charles Dickens
I'm awful dull, but I hope I've beat out something nigh the rights of this at last. And so GOD bless you, dear old Pip, old chap, GOD bless you!
- Charles Dickens
I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world.
- Charles Dickens
Try not to associate bodily defect with mental, my good friend, except for a solid reason
- Charles Dickens
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
But, in this separation I associate you only with the good and I will faithfully hold you to that always, for you have done far more good than harm, let me feel now what sharp distress I may.
- Charles Dickens
The one great principle of English law is to make business for itself.
- Charles Dickens