Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Charles John Huffam Dickenswas an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity...
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth7 February 1812
heart enjoyment seasons
And numerous indeed are the hearts to which Christmas brings a brief season of happiness and enjoyment.
southern desire pieces
The Northern onslaught upon slavery was no more than a piece of specious humbug designed to conceal its desire for economic control of the Southern states.
spirit existence sweetness
A contented spirit is the sweetness of existence.
information asks
I only ask for information.
winning race obstacles
Ride on! Ride on over all obstacles and win the race.
world affection should
Our affections, however laudable, in this transitory world, should never master us; we should guide them, guide them.
discipline
Discipline must be maintained.
men revelations intention
Nothing is discovered without God's intention and assistance, and I suppose every new knowledge of His works that is conceded to man to be distinctly a revelation by which men are to guide themselves.
encouragement heaven advice
I had no advice, no counsel, no encouragement, no consolation, no assistance, no support, of any kind, from anyone, that I can call to mind, as I hope to go to heaven!
chains forged
I wear the chains I forged in life.
home stronger spokes
Home is a word stronger than a magician ever spoke.
monstrosity american-woman
The American woman is a monstrosity.
religious struggle blessed
How many families, whose members have been dispersed and scattered far and wide, in the restless struggles of life, are then reunited, and meet once again in that happy state of companionship and mutual goodwill, which is a source of such pure and unalloyed delight; and one so incompatible with the cares and sorrows of the world, that the religious belief of the most civilized nations, and the rude traditions of the roughest savages, alike number it among the first joys of a future condition of existence, provided for the blessed and happy!
people governing whole
My faith in the people governing is, on the whole, infinitesimal; my faith in the people governed is, on the whole, illimitable.