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“He was too well accustomed to suffering, and had suffered too much where he was, to bewail the prospect of change very severely.” quote by Charles Dickens
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““He was too well accustomed to suffering, and had suffered too much where he was, to bewail the prospect of change very severely.””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861

A character, accustomed to suffering, no not lament potential change because of past hardships.

In simple terms: He accepts change despite suffering.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change despite pain.

Themes

suffering change resilience

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • healing
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

psychology adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does past pain shape present attitudes?
  • Can acceptance be a coping mechanism?
A Different Perspective

Change can still cause distress.

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