Quote by Charles Dickens

Perhaps second-hand cares, like second-hand clothes, come easily off and on.

Perhaps second-hand cares, like second-hand clothes, come ea

Summary

This quote suggests that the burdens and worries of other people (second-hand cares) can be easily taken on and discarded, much like how one would put on and take off second-hand clothing. It implies that these concerns may not have the same weight or significance as our own personal worries, and therefore can be easily dismissed or set aside. The quote may also imply that we should be cautious about allowing ourselves to be overly influenced or affected by the problems of others.

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