Little Dorrit Respect and Reputation Quotes

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Quote #10

[Merdle] took his usual poor eighteen pennyworth of food in his usual indigestive way, and had as little to say for himself as ever a wonderful man had. Fortunately Lord Decimus was one of those sublimities who have no occasion to be talked to, for they can be at any time sufficiently occupied with the contemplation of their own greatness. (2.12.29)

Ha! No one has to entertain Lord Decimus because he has a good enough time just thinking about his own awesomeness. That's fantastic.