A Christmas Carol Quotes

"Bah! Humbug!"
This quote shows Scrooge's attitude toward Christmas at the beginning of the story. He rejects the holiday and the kindness associated with it.

"I wear the chain I forged in life."
Marley explains that his punishment after death was created by his own selfish choices while he was alive.

"A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still."
The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge the loneliness of his childhood, helping explain how he became isolated.

"God bless us every one!"
Tiny Tim's words represent innocence, hope, and the Cratchit family's ability to remain grateful despite poverty and hardship.

"This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want."
The Ghost of Christmas Present warns Scrooge about society's neglect of poor and suffering children.

"I will honour Christmas in my heart."
Scrooge promises to change after seeing the consequences of his life through the visits from the spirits.

"I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel."
After waking on Christmas morning, Scrooge celebrates that he still has time to become a better person.