A display of indifference to all the actions and passions of mankind was not supposed to be such a distinguished quality at that time, I think, as I have observed it to be considered since. I have known it very fashionable indeed. I have seen it displayed with such success, that I have encountered some fine ladies and gentlemen who might as well have been born caterpillars.


The Personal History of David Copperfield (ed. 1850)

Charles Dickens Quotes

A display of indifference to all the actions and passions of mankind was not supposed to be such a distinguished quality at that time, I think, as I...

A display of indifference to all the actions and passions of mankind was not supposed to be such a distinguished quality at that time, I think, as I...

A display of indifference to all the actions and passions of mankind was not supposed to be such a distinguished quality at that time, I think, as I...

A display of indifference to all the actions and passions of mankind was not supposed to be such a distinguished quality at that time, I think, as I...