Quote by Charles Dickens

It's my old girl that advises. She has the head. But I never own to it before her. Discipline must be maintained.

It's my old girl that advises. She has the head. But I never

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This quote implies that the speaker's "old girl," representing their wisdom or intuition, is often right and provides valuable advice. However, the speaker admits to not acknowledging or accepting this wisdom openly before consulting their "old girl." The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline and suggests that recognizing and heeding this inner guidance is crucial for making sound decisions.

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