There are some cases in which the sense of injury breeds not the will to inflict injuries and climb over them as a ladder, but a hatred of all injury. George Eliot breedcaseclimb Change image and share on social
The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. George Eliot angelgoldenlife Change image and share on social
Different taste in jokes is a great strain on the affections. George Eliot affectiongreatjoke Change image and share on social
The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men. George Eliot forwardimportantman Change image and share on social
There are many victories worse than a defeat. George Eliot badlydefeatvictory Change image and share on social
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. George Eliot bringgreatimpulse Change image and share on social
You should read history and look at ostracism, persecution, martyrdom, and that kind of thing. They always happen to the best men, you know. George Eliot happenhistorykind Change image and share on social
The intense happiness of our union is derived in a high degree from the perfect freedom with which we each follow and declare our own impressions. George Eliot declaredegreederive Change image and share on social
It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them. George Eliot alivebeautifulfeel Change image and share on social