Quote by Charles Dickens

I hope I know my own unworthiness, and that I hate and despise myself and all my fellow-creatures as every practicable Christian should.

I hope I know my own unworthiness, and that I hate and despi

Summary

This quote expresses a sentiment of humility and self-reflection. The speaker hopes to have a clear understanding of their own faults and shortcomings, and to possess a deep sense of self-disgust in order to identify with Christian principles. By acknowledging their own unworthiness and extending this feeling to all humanity, the speaker demonstrates a desire for spiritual growth and a recognition of the need for humility in the pursuit of Christian ideals.

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By Charles Dickens

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