Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not...

Who said "Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not... "?

"Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not... " is one of a famous quotes by Charles Dickens. Complete quote is as follows;
"Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

What is "Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not... "?

"Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." This is a quote by Charles Dickens which is about Happiness & Wisdom. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• It were a real increase of human happiness, could all young men from the age of nineteen be covered under barrels, or rendered otherwise invisible and there left to follow their lawful studies and callings, till they emerged, sadder and wiser, at the age of twenty-five.
• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

What does "Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Wisdom although it also includes other themes like Happiness & Wisdom. It is attributed to Charles Dickens. Complete quote is as follows;
"Reflect upon you present blessings, of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."