Charles Dickens — "I am convinced that nothing has effectually suffered in the world but for want o…"

"The whole world is a great big satisfying thing."

"Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape."

"I have always been of the opinion that the best thing a man can do is to keep his own counsel."

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."

"The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on."