Charles Dickens Quotes
Long may it remain in this mixed world a question not easy of decision, which is the more beautiful evidence of the Almighty's goodness, the soft white hand formed for the ministrations of sympathy and tenderness, or the rough hard hand which the heart softens, teaches, and guides in a moment.
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How small a part of time they share, That are so wondrous sweet and fair!
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I am essentially a hack, a commercial person. If I had a hobby, I would immediately make money on it or abandon it.
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Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain.
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Long may it remain in this mixed world a question not easy of decision, which is the more beautiful evidence of the Almighty's goodness, the soft white hand formed for the ministrations of sympathy and tenderness, or the rough hard hand which the heart softens, teaches, and guides in a moment.
