Quote by Charles Dickens

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness . . . it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair . . . in short, the period was so far like the present period . . . .

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was

Summary

This quote from Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" highlights the contrasting nature of the time period being described. It depicts a time of extremes - with the best of times representing moments of great joy, growth, and wisdom, while the worst of times expresses moments of despair, foolishness, and hopelessness. The quote also suggests the similarity of that era to the present, emphasizing the cyclical nature of human experiences and the coexistence of positive and negative aspects in any given time period.

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By Charles Dickens

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