Who said "My childhood's despair could not survive her presence."?

This quote is attributed to Pip.

My childhood's despair could not survive her presence. - Pip

"My childhood's despair could not survive her presence."

Pip Hope

Character in Great Expectations

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"I am afraid I am a coarse, common boy."

"It is a most miserable thing to feel ashamed of home."

"Whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart."

"I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."