Quote by Charles Dickens

Aye, though he loved her from his soul with such a self denying love as woman seldom wins; he spoke from first to last of Martin.

Aye, though he loved her from his soul with such a self deny

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the speaker's deep and passionate love for the woman, he continually talked about another person named Martin. It implies that the speaker's obsession with Martin overshadowed his love for the woman, to the point that his conversations revolved around Martin rather than focusing on the woman he claimed to love. This quote highlights the speaker's fixation on Martin, showing how it affected his relationship with the woman and potentially hindered their connection.

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Love Heartache Lonliness

By Charles Dickens

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