It is a melancholy truth that even great men have their poor relations. — Charles Dickens

“It is said that the children of the very poor are not brought up, but dragged up.”

“Never have a mission, my dear child.”

“What is peace? Is it war? No. Is it strife? No. Is it lovely, and gentle, and beautiful, and pleasant, and serene, and joyful? Oh, yes! Therefore, my friends, I wish for peace, upon you and upon yours.”