Advocating reform for the poor
realistic fiction/fantasy
Charles Dickens meant that one should strive to maintain a compassionate and kind attitude regardless of life's challenges or hardships. He emphasized the importance of having a heart that is always open and empathetic towards others.
Scientifically speaking - the Brain Socially speaking - a bit of both ;)
Charles Dickens
Based on the description Dickens gives he would after his change of heart make a very good friend
Mary Hogarth--four years younger than her sister Catherine, Charles's wife-- unexpectedy fell ill the evening of May 6, 1837; she died the following day in Dickens's arms. He was devasted by her death. At the time, doctors simply ascribed it to 'brain fever' or 'fits,' for lack of a better diagnosis. Doctors of today have suggested heart failure as the probable cause of death. She would continue to live, however, in many of Dickens's works.
John A. Abruzzese has written: 'The theology of hearts in the writings of St. Francis de Sales' -- subject(s): Devotion to Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart, Devotion to
In 1830, Dickens fell desparately in love with Maria Beadnell, a flirtacious "little blonde doll." She kept him hoping until 1832, when she accepted another lover. Her parents were understandably leary of an unknown writer with a questionable background and discouraged his suit. Dickens was devasted; it broke his heart, as many first loves do.
Gad’s Hill was the home of Charles Dickens in Higham, Kent. It held sentimental value for him as it was a place of personal achievement and symbolized his rise from humble beginnings to success as a renowned author. Dickens considered Gad’s Hill his “heart's delight” and chose to live there for its tranquility and inspiration.
The oldest of their 10 children was Charles Culliford Boz Dickens (1837-1896).
I think it means you are very caring or sweet. Something of that sort, at least.
Oh, dude, that quote is actually from Charles Dickens' novel "Dombey and Son." It talks about how even in a super busy world, losing someone can create a huge emotional impact. It's like, deep stuff, man.