Quotes about Dickens

The very stars to which I then raised my eyes, I am afraid I took to be but poor and humble stars for glittering on the rustic objects among which I had passed my life.

Scattered wits take a long time picking up; and often before I had got them well together, they would be dispersed in all directions by one stray thought,

Yes, sir," said I; "him too; late of this parish.

Eugene, Eugene, Eugene, this is a bad business!

The having originated a precaution which was already in course of execution, was a great relief to Miss Pross. The necessity of composing her appearance so that it should attract no special notice in the streets, was another relief. She looked at her watch, and it was twenty minutes past two. She had no time to lose, but must get ready at once.

Indeed!" said Defarge, with much indifference. "Yes, indeed. When Doctor Manette was released, you, his old domestic, had the charge of him, I know. He was delivered to you. You see I am informed

Mr Pumblechook's premises in the High-street of the market town, were of a peppercorny and farinaceous character, as the premises of a corn-chandler and seedsman should

He was careless of his life; careless of whether he lived or died, but not actively intent on self harm.

their national muskets in a most explosive state of readiness, who stopped all comers and goers,

shaggy wrapper, flapping hat, and muddy legs, was rather

I am generally short and sweet—or short and sour, according as it may be and as opinions vary—

Death has no right to leave him standing, and to mow me down!