Quote by Charles Dickens

Do you want to be a gentleman, to spite her or to gain her over? Because, if it is to spite her, I should think - but you know best - that might be better and more independently done by caring nothing for her words. And if it is to gain her over, I should think - but you know best - she was not worth gaining over.

Do you want to be a gentleman, to spite her or to gain her o

Summary

This quote raises the question of intention and motive behind wanting to be a gentleman. If the purpose is to spite someone, it suggests that the best approach might be nonchalance and indifference towards their words and actions. On the other hand, if the goal is to win someone over, the quote implies that they may not be worthy of such efforts in the first place. Ultimately, the quote highlights the importance of self-reflection and making judicious choices based on one's own understanding of the situation.

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