“ All men whom mighty genius has raised to a proud eminence in the world, have usually some little weakness which appears the more conspicuous from the contrast it presents to their general character. ”
Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers (1836). copy citation
| Author | Charles Dickens |
|---|---|
| Source | The Pickwick Papers |
| Topic | weakness genius |
| Date | 1836 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/580/580-h/580-h.htm |
Context
“it having been previously arranged that they should all reassemble at the Town Arms in the morning, and accompany the Honourable Samuel Slumkey’s procession to the place of nomination.
Mr. Pott’s domestic circle was limited to himself and his wife. All men whom mighty genius has raised to a proud eminence in the world, have usually some little weakness which appears the more conspicuous from the contrast it presents to their general character. If Mr. Pott had a weakness, it was, perhaps, that he was rather too submissive to the somewhat contemptuous control and sway of his wife. We do not feel justified in laying any particular stress upon the fact, because on the present occasion all Mrs.”
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