Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.

— Charles Dickens (1812–1870), Schriftsteller

Source: Nicholas Nickleby (über goodreads, Wortlaut nicht gegengeprüft)

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Wisdom & Understanding, Humility & Pride

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) war ein britischer Schriftsteller und Journalist, der vor allem in London und Kent wirkte. Mit weltbekannten Romanen wie „A Christmas Carol“ oder „Oliver Twist“ prangerte er soziale Missstände, Armut und religiöse Heuchelei an. Für Bibelleser verdeutlichen seine Texte eindrücklich christliche Motive wie Umkehr, Vergebung und gelebte Barmherzigkeit, während sein problematischer Umgang mit seiner Ehefrau und zeittypische Vorurteile einen Schatten auf seine Biografie werfen.

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