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10 life lessons by Charles Dickens

TNN | Last updated on - Feb 7, 2017, 11:55 IST
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On having a sense of humour

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
-- Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
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Broken but strong

“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.”
― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
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The right attitude for life

“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.”

― Charles Dickens
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Never be ashamed to cry

“One should never be ashamed to cry. Tears are rain on the dust of earth.”

― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
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Reflect upon your present blessings

“Reflect upon your present blessings -- of which every man has many -- not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings
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'Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence'

“Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule.”
― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
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'Procrastination is the thief of time'

“My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him!"
― Charles Dickens, David Copperfield
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On staying cheerful and content

“Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of good looks.”
― Charles Dickens
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The spirit of Christmas

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
― Charles Dickens
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The key to happiness

“Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.”
― Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby
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