Quote by Charles Dickens

[...] There are tales among us that you have sold yourself to the devil, and I know not what.''We all have, have we not?' returned the stranger, looking up. 'If we were fewer in number, perhaps he would give better wages.

[...] There are tales among us that you have sold yourself t

Summary

In this quote, the speaker confronts a stranger with rumors that he has made a deal with the Devil. The stranger responds by acknowledging that they all have essentially sold themselves to the Devil in one way or another. This suggests a cynical perspective on life, as the stranger implies that the limited opportunities and exploitative conditions in society force individuals to make compromises with their morals and values. Additionally, the remark about better wages possibly being offered if there were fewer people implies a commentary on the fierce competition and struggle for survival in a society where resources and rewards tend to be disproportionately distributed.

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By Charles Dickens

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