Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true. – Charles Dickens
A man in public life expects to be sneered at — it is the fault of his elevated situation, and not of himself. – Charles Dickens
There is a drowsy state, between sleeping and waking, when you dream more in five minutes with your eyes half open, and yourself half conscious of everything that is passing around you, than you would in five nights with your eyes fast closed and your senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness. – Charles Dickens
All of us have wonders hidden in our breasts, only needing circumstances to evoke them. – Charles Dickens