A few days ago
Anonymous

What does the phrase “my better angel” mean?

And where did it come from. I have come across it more than once in Dickens nolvels, and I would really like to know. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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I suppose it would mean ‘best of the best’.

Not sure where it originated, but President Lincoln spoke of ‘better angels’ in his appeal for healing from the Civil War.

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