Some philosophers tell us that selfishness is at the root of our best loves and affections. Mr. Dombey's young child was, from the beginning, so distinctly important to him as a part of his own greatness, or (which is the same thing) of the greatness of Dombey and Son, that there is no doubt his parental affection might have been easily traced, like many a goodly superstructure of fair fame, to a very low foundation.

... as lonesome as a kitten in a wash-house copper with the lid on.

Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorns or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day.

A man ain't got no right to be a public man, unless he meets the public views.

Home is a word stronger than a magician ever spoke.

If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and perish.

Ride on! Ride on over all obstacles and win the race.