Quote Author: George Eliot

George Eliot – ‘The beginning of an acquaint…

‘The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance.’

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George Eliot – ‘One way of getting an idea o…

‘One way of getting an idea of our fellow-countrymens miseries is to go and look at their pleasures.’

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George Eliot – ‘One must be poor to know the…

‘One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.’

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George Eliot – ‘It seems to me we can never …

‘It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good and we must hunger after them.’

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George Eliot – ‘The strongest principle of g…

‘The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.’

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George Eliot – ‘The responsibility of tolera…

‘The responsibility of tolerance lies in those who have the wider vision.’

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George Eliot – ‘What do we live for if it is…

‘What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.’

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George Eliot – ‘Any coward can fight a battl…

‘Any coward can fight a battle when hes sure of winning but give me the man who has pluck to fight when hes sure of losing. Thats my way sir; and there are many victories worse than a defeat.’

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George Eliot – ‘Our virtues are dearer to us…

‘Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection entertains a sacrifice. Our thoughts are often worse than we are just as they are … Continue reading

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George Eliot – ‘Its but little good youll do…

‘Its but little good youll do awatering the last years crop.’

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