Quotes from Charles Dickens that are more known in youth include "To not regret in old age."

Charles Dickens was a social commentator and writer from England. He is regarded by many as the finest author of the Victorian era and is credited with creating some of the most well-known fictional characters in history. During his lifetime, his writings attained an unusual level of popularity, and by the 20th century, critics and academics had acknowledged his literary brilliance. Today, many people read his books of short tales and novels.