Maxioms by George Eliot
I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to read more
I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.
There is much pain that is quite noiseless; and vibrations that make human agonies are often a mere whisper in read more
There is much pain that is quite noiseless; and vibrations that make human agonies are often a mere whisper in the roar of hurrying existence.
Blows are sarcasms turned stupid.
Blows are sarcasms turned stupid.
But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope.
But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope.
A difference of taste in jokes is a great strain on the affections.
A difference of taste in jokes is a great strain on the affections.