Self indulgence Quote by Charles Dickens
““Somethin’ to this here effect. “Veller,” she says, “I’m afeered I’ve not done by you quite wot I ought to have done; you’re a wery kind-hearted man, and I might ha’ made your home more comfortabler. I begin to see now,” she says, “ven it’s too late, that if a married ‘ooman vishes to be religious, she should begin vith dischargin’ her dooties at home, and makin’ them as is about her cheerful and happy, and that vile she goes to church, or chapel, or wot not, at all proper times, she should be wery careful not to con-wert this sort o’ thing into a excuse for idleness or self-indulgence.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
A woman worries she has failed her duties and fears being judged for neglect.
In simple terms: Fear of not meeting expectations.
Key Takeaway
Address responsibilities without self‑judgment.
Themes
duty
guilt
social expectation
Mood
empathetic
critical
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- family life
- community service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
gender roles
religion
self‑criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal needs with societal duties?
- What excuses do you use to avoid responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Balancing duty and self‑care is challenging.
