Quote by Charles Dickens

I feel an earnest and humble desire, and shall till I die, to increase the stock of harmless cheerfulness.

I feel an earnest and humble desire, and shall till I die, t

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The quote expresses the speaker's unwavering commitment to spreading joy and happiness in the world. They possess a genuine and modest yearning to contribute to the collective sense of lightheartedness. This desire remains steadfast throughout their entire life, highlighting their determination to promote a benevolent and innocent mirth that brings people together without causing harm or discomfort.

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