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Any man may be in good spirits and good temper when hes well dressed. There aint much credit in that
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"Any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he's well dressed. There ain't much credit in that"

- Charles Dickens

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This quote by Charles Dickens is a reminder that looking great on the outside does not necessarily suggest that one remains in great spirits and excellent temper. It implies that it is easy to put on a great face when one is dressed well, but it takes more than that to be really content. It suggests that true joy originates from within and is not depending on external aspects such as clothing. It is a suggestion that true delight and satisfaction come from within which it is essential to concentrate on developing a positive attitude and outlook on life. It is a pointer that it is essential to look after oneself and to concentrate on establishing a positive attitude and outlook on life, rather than relying on external factors such as clothes to make one feel great.

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Charles Dickens This quote is written / told by Charles Dickens between February 7, 1812 and June 9, 1870. He was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 58 other quotes.

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