. . . although a skilful flatterer is a most delightful companion, if you can keep him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people. – Charles Dickens
The men who learn endurance, are they who call the whole world, brother. – Charles Dickens
It is a melancholy truth that even great men have their poor relations. – Charles Dickens
There is nothing so strong or safe in an emergency of life as the simple truth. – Charles Dickens
I hate it when people dont recognize the work of women as being universal, or having any import to the world at large, as opposed to mens work, which is generally tends to be seen as more universal – mens writing about their own experience tends to be put in a broader context. – Ani DiFranco