Charles Dickens Quotes

I know’d what’ud come o’ this here mode o’ doin bisness. Oh Sammy, Sammy, vy worn’t there a alleybi!

If your governor don’t prove a alleybi, he’ll be what the Italians call reg’larly flummoxed.

Our affections, however laudable, in this transitory world, should never master us; we should guide them, guide them.

“Affection,” said Miss Lavinia, glancing at her sister for corroboration, which she gave in the form of a little nod to every clause, “mature affection, homage, devotion, does not easily express itself. Its voice is low. It is modest and retiring, it lies in ambush, waits and waits. Such is the mature fruit. Sometimes a […]