A man in public life expects to be sneered at — it is the fault of his elevated situation, and not of himself. – Charles Dickens
Most men are individuals no longer so far as their business, its activities, or its moralities are concerned. They are not units but fractions. – Charles Dickens
I do not know the American gentleman, God forgive me for putting two such words together. – Charles Dickens
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. – Charles Dickens
Our worldly successes cannot be guaranteed, but our ability to achieve spiritual success is entirely up to us, thanks to the grace of God. The best advice I know is to give is to give those worldly things your best but never your all – reserve the ultimate hope for the only one who can grant it. – Mitt Romney