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Thursday, 16 January 2025

'Do All The Good You Can'

I saw this image on a friends blog here
and thought what good words they are

a little more information ...

Charles Dickens created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today ... more to read here

I think most would agree that Charles Dickens imparted invaluable wisdom through his characters and their journeys, offering profound insights into the human condition and the life-changing power of compassion, resilience, and personal growth ... more to read here

and as my blogging friend said
"Wouldn't it be nice if everyone joined in?"

All the best Jan

40 comments:

J.P. Alexander said...

Siempre me ha gustado ese autor. Me gusto la frase. te mando un beso.

Tom said...

I've not read much of Dickins' works, but I can get behind doing all the good that I can!

Kay said...

I agree with you 100%.

Anonymous said...

They are good words.

Tina

Lowcarb team member said...

GOOGLE TRANSLATE
J.P. Alexander
Siempre me ha gustado ese autor. Me gusto la frase. te mando un beso.

I have always liked that author. I liked the phrase. I'm sending you a kiss

My name is Erika. said...

Dickens is a great writer, and his stories still stand up. That meme is great, and wouldn't it be great if more people did that?

Anonymous said...

I read a lot of Dickens in school -Christibe cmlk79.blogspot.com

anakdenesor said...

love to read charles book.. hello from malaysia

Mari said...

I like his work and I love that quote! It's a good one!

DeniseinVA said...

How wonderful! I had never heard that one from Dickens before. Definitely a keeper and thanks so much for sharing. All the best :)

Elephant's Child said...

I am ashamed to say that I really never warmed to Dickins' work but do try and do good - without being a do gooder.

Lady Caer Morganna said...

True words to live by!

aussie aNNie said...

Your post is adorable and I love the sentiment here ♥

Margaret D said...

That's true what Charles says.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

I agree with you 100 times, if everyone would join in then the world would be a better place than it is now!

Iris Flavia said...

Wise words.

Jules said...

Wise words.
The world would a far nicer place. Xx

Giorgio said...

I like that great and popular British writer. I've read Charles Dickens' Christmas Stories.

eileeninmd said...

Great quote and advice.
Take care, have a great day!

jabblog said...

Wise words - would that we all could abide by them.

Jeanie said...

That is a fantastic quote. I'll have to remember that one. (Liked the illustration, too.)

Ananka said...

That is such a great quote from Dickens :-D

Crafty Green Poet said...

That's a great quote and a great guideline for living!

Lisabella Russo said...

What wonderful words to be reminded of this day. Thank you!

Sue said...

These are definitely good words to live by xx

Anita said...

Agree💖We should read more of those old books💖

Bill said...

Great quote from Dickens.

Dianna said...

Love this, Jan. And to answer your friend's question....yes, it certainly would be wonderful if everyone joined in. Thank you for sharing.

This N That said...

Very timely words..great quote..Always liked Dickens..

VENTANA DE FOTO said...

Es un lema muy bueno, que todos teníamos que tener en cuenta.
Un abrazo

HappyK said...

I've read just about everything Dickens wrote and own quite a lot of his books. He is my all time favorite author.

roentare said...

I remembered i struggled with a tale of two cities novel in English class

Lowcarb team member said...

GOOGLE TRANSLATE
VENTANA DE FOTO
Es un lema muy bueno, que todos teníamos que tener en cuenta.
Un abrazo

It's a very good motto, which we all have to take into account.
A hug

Conniecrafter said...

very wise words indeed!

Alexandra said...

I love that quote!

Jenny Woolf said...

I agree it's a very good idea. My experience is that it makes me feel better to act this way!

Shrimpton and Perfect said...

Thank you so much for the mention Jan.

Teresa said...

Me gusta Dickens, tiene obras muy buenas. Besos.

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

How much nicer the world would be if we all lived by those standards.

William Kendall said...

Well said.