QUOTES FROM A CHRISTMAS CAROL DESCRIDOMAIN_7 SCROOGE

“Bah, humbug!” – Scrooge’s famous catchphrase expressing his disdain for Christmas.

“Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it.” – Illustrating Scrooge’s preference for a lonely and miserly lifestyle.

“If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” – Scrooge’s heartless response to the idea of helping the poor.

“You may be an undigested bit of beef, a blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of underdone potato.” – Scrooge’s skepticism towards the ghost of Jacob Marley, attributing his presence to indigestion.

“I wear the chain I forged in life.” – Marley’s lamentation about his own punishment in the afterlife, warning Scrooge about the consequences of his actions.

“I have given you my last penny, and now I am going to starve.” – Demonstrating the dire circumstances of the Cratchit family due to Scrooge’s stinginess.

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and goodwill.” – Encouraging the embracing of positive emotions during the Christmas season.

“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” – Scrooge’s vow to change his ways and embody the true spirit of Christmas.

“I am light as a feather, I am happy as an angel, I am merry as a schoolboy.” – Scrooge’s transformation and newfound joy after his encounters with the ghosts.

“I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.” – Scrooge’s commitment to learning from his mistakes and embracing a more compassionate existence.

“Men’s courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead.” – The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come’s warning about the effects of one’s actions. QUOTES ABOUT LOSING FRIENDS AFTER HAVING A BABY

“You fear the world too much.” – The Ghost of Christmas Past’s criticism of Scrooge’s mistrust and isolation.

“Doing a little good makes a fellow feel like doing a great deal more.” – The Ghost of Christmas Present’s encouragement to Scrooge to spread kindness and generosity.

“I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.” – Scrooge’s determination to learn from the ghosts’ visits and make positive changes in his life.

“A small matter to make these silly folks so full of gratitude.” – Scrooge’s initial dismissive attitude towards the joy others find in celebrating Christmas.

“I should like to have given him something: that’s all.” – Scrooge’s regret for not being more charitable to those in need.

“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence were all my business.” – Marley’s ghost’s plea for Scrooge to consider the greater good and not focus solely on profit.

“There is no time like the present.” – Encouraging seizing the current moment to make positive changes and show love and kindness.

“It’s Christmas Day! I haven’t missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night!” – Scrooge’s relief and realization that he still has time to make amends and embrace the Christmas spirit.

“I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.” – Scrooge’s vow to break free from his previous mindset and adopt a more compassionate and generous outlook.

“God bless us, every one!” – Tiny Tim’s hopeful and heartfelt Christmas blessing, symbolizing the triumph of love and goodwill over greed and bitterness.