Death is the king of this world: ‘Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet.
GEORGE ELIOTA patronizing disposition always has its meaner side.
More George Eliot Quotes
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A friend is one to whom one may pour out the contents of one’s heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that gentle hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.
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The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.
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An ass may bray a good while before he shakes the stars down.
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Appearances have very little to do with happiness.
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What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined – to strengthen each other – to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.
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Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.
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Hold up your head! You were not made for failure, you were made for victory. Go forward with a joyful confidence.
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It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses we must plant more trees.
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It is always good to know, if only in passing, charming human beings. It refreshes one like flowers and woods and clear brooks.
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It is never too late to become the person you always thought you could be.
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Only in the agony of parting do we look into the depths of love.
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One has to spend many years in learning how to be happy.
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Decide on what you think is right, and stick to it.
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Joy and sorrow are both my perpetual companions, but the joy is called Past and the sorrow Present.
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Do we not all agree to call rapid thought and noble impulse by the name of inspiration?
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