Quote by Charles Dickens

That sort of half sigh, which, accompanied by two or three slight nods of the head, is pity's small change in general society.

That sort of half sigh, which, accompanied by two or three s

Summary

This quote describes a gesture that people often make in social situations to express a form of sympathy or pity. The "half sigh" is a subtle exhalation, usually accompanied by a few small nods of the head. It symbolizes a token of compassion or understanding, but it also suggests a sense of detachment or insincerity. The quote implies that this gesture is common in general society and is a socially accepted way of acknowledging someone's misfortune or hardship, albeit in a superficial or casual manner.

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