GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT KEY QUOTES

“Come in and know me better, man!” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, inviting Scrooge into his world.

“I live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, explaining his role to Scrooge.

“I am the Ghost of Christmas Present. Look upon me!” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, revealing himself to Scrooge.

“Behold! Beneath my robe, man, they are hid from mortal eyes.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, showing Scrooge the children hidden within his robes.

“Oh, a wonderful pudding! Bob Cratchit said, and calmly too, that he regarded it as the greatest success achieved by Mrs. Cratchit since their marriage.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, commenting on the Cratchit family’s joy over their Christmas dinner.

“Come, come! There’s a good fellow!” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, coaxing Scrooge to witness the celebrations of Christmas.

“There is never enough time to do or say all the things that we would wish. The thing is to try to do as much as you can in the time that you have.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, reflecting on the fleeting nature of time.

“The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, referring to the joy of giving and sharing during the Christmas season.

“Have they no refuge or resource?” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, questioning Scrooge about the plight of those less fortunate.

“If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, chastising the cold-hearted perspective of Scrooge towards the poor.

“The belt would extinguish him; and also the watch and chain would be snapped off.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, warning Scrooge of the potential consequences of his actions.

“The happiness he gives is quite as bright as if it cost a fortune.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, emphasizing the value of the intangible gifts that one can give.

“Though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, discussing the benefits of celebrating Christmas with a kind heart. QUOTES ABOUT PARTNER NOT CARING

“He has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. Is that so much that he deserves this praise?” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, challenging Scrooge to recognize the significance of even small acts of generosity.

“I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, alluding to the consequences of one’s actions on their own well-being.

“I see a vacant seat in the poor chimney-corner, and a crutch without an owner.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, highlighting the absence left by Tiny Tim’s potential death.

“God bless us, every one!” – Tiny Tim, as seen by the Ghost of Christmas Present, expressing his gratitude and hopeful message.

“There are some upon this earth of yours who claim to know us and who do their deeds of passion, pride, ill-will, hatred, envy, bigotry, and selfishness in our name.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, rebuking those who misuse their beliefs for their own gain.

“And how did little Tim behave?” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, inquiring about Tiny Tim’s moral character.

“It isn’t that, Spirit. He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil.” – Scrooge, discussing the influence of one’s attitudes and actions on the happiness of others.

“I’m afraid I have not. Have you had many brothers, Spirit?” – Scrooge, when asked by the Ghost of Christmas Present if he has had many sisters.

“I have none to give. To the rich, this world may not be nearly as bright, but it is nonetheless beautiful to the poor.” – Scrooge, responding to the Ghost of Christmas Present’s request for a gift.

“You may be an undigested bit of beef, a blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, or a fragment of underdone potato.” – Scrooge, questioning the authenticity of the Ghost of Christmas Present.

“My lifespan is ephemeral, dear Scrooge. Christmas comes but once a year, so treasure it while you can.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, reminding Scrooge of the transient nature of the holiday season.

“He was checked in his transports by the churches ringing out the lustiest peals he had ever heard.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present, describing the joyous chimes of the church bells marking the arrival of Christmas morning.