Quote by Charles Dickens

I know enough of the world now to have almost lost the capacity of being much surprised by anything

I know enough of the world now to have almost lost the capac

Summary

This quote suggests that with experience and knowledge of the world, one becomes less easily surprised or shocked by new events or situations. The speaker implies that they have encountered numerous unusual or unexpected things, leading to a decreased ability to be greatly surprised. It indicates a certain level of jadedness or desensitization, possibly due to a wealth of life experiences.

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Experience Surprise

By Charles Dickens

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