# Quote — Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby

> Of all fruitless errands, sending a tear to look after a day that is gone is the most fruitless.

- Author: [Charles Dickens](https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens.md)
- Book: [Nicholas Nickleby](https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens/nicholas-nickleby.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens/nicholas-nickleby/of-all-fruitless

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