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“Men who look on nature, and their fellow-men, and cry that all is dark and gloomy, are in the right but the somber colors are reflections from their own jaundiced eyes and hearts.“Let the tears which fell, and the broken words which were exchanged in the long close embrace between the orphans, be sacred.” - Narrator (Chapter 51).If you want revenge on those that treat you like a dog… come to me.

I have the means at hand, quiet and close.

“You have a friend in me, Nance a staunch friend.

”I hope you say your prayers every night,” said another gentleman in a gruff voice “and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you…” - Mr.

“Dignity, and even holiness too, sometimes, are more questions of coat and waistcoat than some people imagine.” - Narrator (Chapter 37).

“Some people are nobody’s enemies but their own” - Morris Bolter (Chapter 43).

“Every man’s his own friend, my dear.” - Fagin (Chapter 43).

“Every trade has its draw-backs.” - Mr.

‘Please, sir, I want some more.’ - Oliver (Chapter 2).

Here are the best Oliver Twist quotes from the book from characters including Oliver, Fagin, Nancy, Rose and Mr.