Quote by Charles Dickens

It will be very generally found that those who will sneer habitually at human nature, and affect to despise it, are among its worst and least pleasant samples

It will be very generally found that those who will sneer ha

Summary

This quote suggests that those who constantly mock and look down upon human nature are often the ones who exhibit the worst qualities themselves and are unpleasant to be around. It implies that individuals who criticize humanity tend to demonstrate negative characteristics. The quote encourages us to be wary of those who belittle human nature, implying that their judgment may be clouded by their own flaws.

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