George Eliot

I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.

Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.

Iteration, like friction, is likely to generate heat instead of progress.

Iteration, like friction, is likely to generate heat instead of progress.

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

Hatred is like fire -- it makes even light rubbish deadly.

Hatred is like fire -- it makes even light rubbish deadly.