Charles Dickens was an English writer who lived from 1812 to 1870. Well-known works by Dickens include the “The Pickwick Papers” (1836-37), “David Copperfield” (1849-50), “Oliver Twist” (1837-39), and “Great Expectations” (1860-61).
This is a collection of quotes by Charles Dickens.
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'I assure you, my good friend, I have more money than I can ever need; far more than a man at my age can ever live to spend,' said Mr. Pickwick.Charles Dickens
'No man knows how much he can spend, till he tries,' observed Mr. Weller.
Source: The Pickwick Papers
'It wasn't the wine,' murmured Mr. Snodgrass, in a broken voice. 'It was the salmon.' (Somehow or other, it never is the wine, in these cases.)Charles Dickens
Source: The Pickwick Papers
'What's rather dubious?' inquired Mr. Ben Allen, at the same time sharpening his intellect with a draught of beer. 'What's dubious?'Charles Dickens
Source: The Pickwick Papers
A boy's story is the best that is ever told.Charles Dickens
A loving heart is the truest wisdom.Charles Dickens
Every man thinks his own geese swans.Charles Dickens
He had but one eye and the pocket of prejudice runs in favor of two.Charles Dickens
I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free.Charles Dickens
I say, if any misanthrope were to put, in my presence, the question 'Why were we born?' I should reply, 'To make an effort'Charles Dickens
Source: Dombey and Son
Quoted: Mrs. Chick
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.Charles Dickens
Source: Great Expectations
Kent, sir --- everybody knows Kent --- apples, cherries, hops, and women.Charles Dickens
Long after the ladies had retired, did the hot elder wine, well qualified with brandy and spice, go round, and round, and round again; and sound was the sleep and pleasant were the dreams that followed.Charles Dickens
Source: The Pickwick Papers
Moths, and all sorts of ugly creatures, hover about a lighted candle. Can the candle help it?Charles Dickens
Said by Estella in 'Great Expectations'.
Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own.Charles Dickens
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.Charles Dickens
Polly put the kettle on, we'll all have tea.Charles Dickens
The ant crept forth to her daily toil, the butterfly fluttered and basked in the warm rays of the sun; myriads of insects spread their transparent wings, and revelled in their brief but happy existence. Man walked forth, elated with the scene; and all was brightness and splendour.Charles Dickens
Source: The Pickwick Papers
The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.Charles Dickens
There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.Charles Dickens
There were insects, too, hideous crawling things, with eyes that stared upon him, and filled the very air around, glistening horribly amidst the thick darkness of the place.Charles Dickens
Source: The Pickwick Papers
What greater gift than the love of a cat?Charles Dickens
