Character Quote by Charles Dickens
“He was the meekest of his sex, the mildest of little men. He sidled in and out of a room, to take up the less space. He walked as softly as the Ghost in Hamlet, and more slowly. He carried his head on one side, partly in modest depreciation of himself, partly in modest propitiation of everybody else.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
A timid man minimizes his presence, balancing modesty with a desire to please others.
In simple terms: He is shy and tries not to stand out.
Key Takeaway
Find balance between humility and self‑assertion.
Themes
humility
self‑esteem
social dynamics
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
literary
character analysis
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- family gatherings
- public performances
Key Concepts
character study
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modesty serve you?
- When should you assert yourself?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑effacement may hinder personal growth.
