The age of chivalry is past. Bores have succeeded to dragons. – Charles Dickens
We know, Mr. Weller — we, who are men of the world — that a good uniform must work its way with the women, sooner or later. – Charles Dickens

The age of chivalry is past. Bores have succeeded to dragons. – Charles Dickens
We know, Mr. Weller — we, who are men of the world — that a good uniform must work its way with the women, sooner or later. – Charles Dickens
There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast. – Charles Dickens
Old Time, that greatest and longest established spinner of all!…. his factory is a secret place, his work is noiseless, and his hands are mutes. – Charles Dickens