Quote by Charles Dickens

My father's family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip.

My father's family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their family name and Christian name. They explain how their given name, Philip, and their family name, Pirrip, were too complex for their infant self to pronounce. As a result, they shortened it to "Pip." This simple explanation highlights the speaker's childhood innocence and humorously portrays the development of language and identity.

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By Charles Dickens

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