Quote by Charles Dickens

What is the odds so long as the fire of soul is kindled at the taper of conwiviality, and the wing of friendship never moults a feather! What is the odds so long as the spirit is expanded by means of rosy wine, and the present moment is the least happiest of our existence!

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Summary

This quote highlights the idea that as long as our souls are ignited by the warmth of camaraderie and our friendships remain steadfast, the odds of any situation become insignificant. It suggests that as long as we experience the expansion of our spirits through the enjoyment of wine, and embrace the present moment even if it is not our happiest, the trivialities of life are unimportant. The quote celebrates the power of friendship, the joys of indulgence, and the significance of living in the present.

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Friendship

By Charles Dickens

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