Charles Dickens Quotes

So, throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.

Charles Dickens

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• So, throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.

  

  Charles Dickens
  • Life
  • Weaknesses
  • Despise