She had gained a reputation for beauty, and (which is often another thing) was beautiful. — Charles Dickens
I could settle down into a state of equable low spirits, and resign myself to coffee. — Charles Dickens
Although a skillful flatterer is a most delightful companion if you have him all to — Charles Dickens
Send forth the child and childish man together, and blush for the pride that libels — Charles Dickens
In the little world in which children have their existence, whosoever brings them up — Charles Dickens
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better — Charles Dickens
There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely — Charles Dickens
When a man bleeds inwardly, it is a dangerous thing for himself; but when he laughs inwardly — Charles Dickens