“To bring deserving things down by setting undeserving things up is one of its perverted delights; and there is no playing fast and loose with the truth, in any game, without growing the worse for it.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
A Cyclopedia of the Best Thoughts of Charles Dickens
This book compiles a selection of notable quotes and thoughts from the extensive literary works of Charles Dickens, showcasing his insights and perspectives on various themes and issues. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
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