Every day Quote by Charles Dickens
““Some of the craftiest scoundrels that ever walked this earth, rather...that ever crawled and crept through life by its dirtiest and narrowest ways, will gravely jot down in diaries the events of every day, and keep a regular debtor and creditor acount with Heaven, which shall always show a floating balance in their own favour.””
About This Quote
Cunning individuals keep meticulous moral ledgers, believing they balance out with divine accounting.
In simple terms: Scoundrels track deeds, expecting heavenly credit.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on personal moral accounting.
Themes
morality
justice
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
ironic
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- business ethics
- personal finance
- legal settlements
Key Concepts
accountability
karma
conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you keep a mental ledger of deeds?
- How does belief in cosmic balance affect behavior?
A Different Perspective
Self‑justification can blind true accountability.
