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Quote by Charles Dickens

“Sudden shifts and changes are no bad preparation for political life.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

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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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