Quote by Charles Dickens

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.


I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all t

Summary

This quote, spoken by the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, emphasizes the transformative power of the Christmas season. Scrooge, once a selfish and bitter man, is vowing to embrace the spirit of Christmas and carry its values of kindness and goodwill throughout the entire year. It serves as a reminder not to limit the joy, generosity, and compassion associated with Christmas to just a single day, but to make it a lasting virtue in our lives.

By Charles Dickens
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