Charles Dickens Quotes
English novelist, author of A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and Great Expectations. (1812-1870)
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.
Charles Dickens
Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
Charles Dickens
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens
What greater gift than the love of a cat.
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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.
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Who was Charles Dickens?
English novelist, author of A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and Great Expectations. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
What is the most famous quote by Charles Dickens?
One of the most quoted lines by Charles Dickens is: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.
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