Who said “I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only…”?

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Charles Dickens. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLittle Dorrit (1855-1857)

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“I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle; it was not ecstasy but it was comfort.”
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Dickens, C. (n.d.). I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle; it was not ecstasy but it was comfort. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23025-i-revere-the-memory-of-mr-f-as/

MLA

Dickens, Charles. “I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle; it was not ecstasy but it was comfort.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23025-i-revere-the-memory-of-mr-f-as/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Dickens, Charles. “I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle; it was not ecstasy but it was comfort.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23025-i-revere-the-memory-of-mr-f-as/.