George Eliot ( 10 of 69 )
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
The law's made to take care o' raskills.
The law's made to take care o' raskills.
It was not that she was out of temper, but that the world was not equal to the demands of read more
It was not that she was out of temper, but that the world was not equal to the demands of her fine organism.
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.
One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.
One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.
A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with read more
A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with the soul's highest needs, is not to be had where and how she wills.
The responsibility of tolerance lies in those who have the wider vision.
The responsibility of tolerance lies in those who have the wider vision.
Friendships begin with liking or gratitude — roots that can be pulled up.
Friendships begin with liking or gratitude — roots that can be pulled up.
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.
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.
