“ We men of business, who serve a House, are not our own masters. ”
Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities (1859). copy citation
| Author | Charles Dickens |
|---|---|
| Source | A Tale of Two Cities |
| Topic | business master |
| Date | 1859 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://www.gutenberg.org/files/98/98-h/98-h.htm |
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““ If you knew what a conflict goes on in the business mind, when the business mind is divided between good-natured impulse and business appearances, you would be amused, Mr. Darnay. ” “ You have mentioned that before, sir. We men of business, who serve a House, are not our own masters. We have to think of the House more than ourselves. ” “ I know, I know, ” rejoined Mr. Carton, carelessly. “ Don't be nettled, Mr. Lorry. You are as good as another, I have no doubt: better, I dare say. ””
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