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“it was clearer than crystal to the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes, that things in general were settled for ever. It was the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and” quote by Charles Dickens
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““it was clearer than crystal to the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes, that things in general were settled for ever. It was the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Pickwick Papers", 1836

Even in a world of abundance, authorities may claim permanence and control.

In simple terms: Authorities claim stability despite change.

Key Takeaway

Question claims of permanence.

Themes

authority stability illusion

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

literary political

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • economic planning
  • media narratives
  • legal reforms
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

political theory social control historical cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does permanence mean to you?
  • How do you resist false stability?
A Different Perspective

Stability can be beneficial if just.

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