George Eliot

But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who blocks our way is odious, and read more

But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who blocks our way is odious, and not to mind causing him a little of the disgust which his personality excites in ourselves.

To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular read more

To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular occasion.

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

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

Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.

Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.

One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find read more

One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why