Laughed Quote by Charles Dickens
“Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did not die, he was a second father. He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world. Some people laughed to see the alteration in him, but he let them laugh, and little heeded them; for he was wise enough to know that nothing ever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the outset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have the malady in less attractive forms. His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843
Scrooge transforms from a miser to a generous, caring man, showing redemption is possible through compassion and self‑reflection.
In simple terms: Scrooge becomes kind and wise.
Key Takeaway
Embrace empathy and change.
Themes
redemption
compassion
personal growth
social responsibility
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- holiday gatherings
- charitable acts
- personal reflection
- community service
Key Concepts
Christian morality
humanism
character arc
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take to help others today?
- How does kindness change your own life?
A Different Perspective
Redemption may be idealized and not reflect complex societal factors.
