Belief Quote by Charles Dickens
“How many families, whose members have been dispersed and scattered far and wide, in the restless struggles of life, are then reunited, and meet once again in that happy state of companionship and mutual goodwill, which is a source of such pure and unalloyed delight; and one so incompatible with the cares and sorrows of the world, that the religious belief of the most civilized nations, and the rude traditions of the roughest savages, alike number it among the first joys of a future condition of existence, provided for the blessed and happy!”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Tale of Two Cities, 1859
Reunited families find pure joy, transcending worldly sorrows, celebrated across cultures.
In simple terms: Family reunions bring deep happiness.
Cherish and nurture family bonds.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- holiday reunions
- post‑war reunifications
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do reunions affect personal growth?
- What challenges arise after long separations?
Idealizing reunions may overlook underlying conflicts.