# Quote — Charles Dickens, David Copperfield

> Accidents will occur in the best regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence which sanctifies while it enhances the—a—I would say, in short, by the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they may be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.

- Author: [Charles Dickens](https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens.md)
- Book: [David Copperfield](https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens/david-copperfield.md)
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