Quote by Charles Dickens

Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence which sanctifies while it enhances... in short, by the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they may be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.

Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in

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This quote emphasizes the inevitability of accidents even in well-managed families. It suggests that in families where the influential and virtuous presence of a woman, specifically as a wife, is lacking, accidents are not only expected but should also be handled with a calm and rational mindset. The quote implies that women hold a positive and stabilizing influence within the family, allowing for a more composed response to unforeseen events.

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