They are Man's and they cling to me, appealing from their fathers. This boy is Ignorance and this girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.

Summary

This quote is from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". It describes two figures that appear to the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, representing Ignorance and Want. The quote serves as a warning, urging individuals to be cautious of these societal issues. It highlights the potential consequences that ignorance, poverty, and the lack of basic human needs can have on individuals and society as a whole. The quote emphasizes the urgent need for these social problems to be acknowledged and addressed in order to avoid future doom.

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