# Quote — Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend

> Professionally he declines and falls, and as a friend he drops into poetry.

- Author: [Charles Dickens](https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens.md)
- Book: [Our Mutual Friend](https://www.leafyquotes.com/charles-dickens/our-mutual-friend.md)
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> "And if it's proud to have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts," Miss Jenny struck in, flushed, "she is proud."

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> 'No one is useless in this world,' retorted the Secretary, 'who lightens the burden of it for any one else.'

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> He do the Police in different voices.

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