“ I care for no man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me. ”
Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities (1859). copy citation
| Author | Charles Dickens |
|---|---|
| Source | A Tale of Two Cities |
| Topic | care earth |
| Date | 1859 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://www.gutenberg.org/files/98/98-h/98-h.htm |
Context
“you think I am drunk?”
“I think you have been drinking, Mr. Carton.”
“Think? You know I have been drinking.”
“Since I must say so, I know it.”
“Then you shall likewise know why. I am a disappointed drudge, sir. I care for no man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me.”
“Much to be regretted. You might have used your talents better.”
“May be so, Mr. Darnay; may be not. Don't let your sober face elate you, however; you don't know what it may come to. Good night!””
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