" From the earliest days of my career down to this proud night, I have tried to be true to my calling. I hope that my public believe that I have as a writer, in my soul and conscience, tried to be as true to them as they have to me. From these garish lights I vanish now forevermore, with a heartfelt, grateful, respectful, affectionate farewell.” —Charles Dickens’ farewell at his last reading "

― Hourly History , Charles Dickens: A Life From Beginning to End