David Copperfield

By Charles Dickens QUOTATION: We are so very ‘umble.
ATTRIBUTION: Charles Dickens (1812–1870), British novelist. Uriah Heep, in David Copperfield, ch. 17 (1849-1850).

QUOTATION: It was as true as taxes is. And nothing’s truer than them.
ATTRIBUTION: Charles Dickens (1812–1870), British novelist. Mr. Barkis, in David Copperfield, ch. 21 (1849-1850).

QUOTATION: Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence which sanctifies while it enhances ... in short, by the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they may be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.
ATTRIBUTION: Charles Dickens (1812–1870), British novelist. Mr. Micawber, in David Copperfield, ch. 28 (1850).

QUOTATION: Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence which sanctifies while it enhances ... in short, by the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they may be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.
ATTRIBUTION: Charles Dickens (1812–1870), British novelist. Mr. Micawber, in David Copperfield, ch. 28 (1850).