Quote by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Car

Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did not die, he was a second father. He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world. Some people laughed to see the alteration in him, but he let them laugh, and little heeded them; for he was wise enough to know that nothing ever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the outset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have the malady in less attractive forms. His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him.

Summary

This quote reflects how drastically Scrooge transformed as a person. Not only did he fulfill his promise to help others, but he went above and beyond by becoming a father figure to Tiny Tim. Scrooge's change affected all aspects of his life, including his relationships and his reputation within the city. Although some people mocked his transformation, Scrooge didn't pay them much attention. He understood that those who would laugh were blinded by their own ignorance, and he preferred to see them grin rather than be plagued by their negativity. Ultimately, Scrooge's own heart was filled with joy, and that was all that mattered to him.