Quote by Charles Dickens
Indeed this gentleman's stoicism was of that not uncommon kind, which enables a man to bear with exemplary fortitude the afflictions of his friends, but renders him, by way of counterpoise, rather selfish and sensitive in respect of any that happen to befall himself.
Summary
This quote illustrates a kind of stoicism found in certain individuals that allows them to display great fortitude when faced with the hardships endured by their loved ones. However, in contrast, this same stoicism tends to make them selfish and overly sensitive when experiencing their own misfortunes. It suggests that a person's ability to handle the suffering of others may not necessarily translate into a similar capacity for dealing with their own struggles.
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