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George Eliot Quotes

George Eliot quotes about personality

British Author, Writer November 22, 1819 – December 22, 1880

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The greatest benefit we owe to the artist, whether painter, poet, or novelist, is the extension of our sympathies.... Art is the nearest thing to life; it is a mode of amplifying experience and extending our contact with our fellow-men beyond the bounds of our personal lot. George Eliot
Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking. George Eliot
Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away. George Eliot
But indefinite visions of ambition are weak against the ease of doing what is habitual or beguilingly agreeable; and we all know the difficulty of carrying out a resolve when we secretly long that it may turn out to be unnecessary. In such states of mind the most incredulous person has a private leaning towards miracle: impossible to conceive how our wish could be fulfilled, still - very wonderful things have happened! George Eliot
George Eliot quote: "the religion of personal fear remains nearly at the level of..."
the religion of personal fear remains nearly at the level of the savage. George Eliot
George Eliot quote: "A kind Providence furnishes the limpest personality with a..."
A kind Providence furnishes the limpest personality with a little gum or starch in the form of tradition. George Eliot
There are conditions under which the most majestic person is obliged to sneeze, and our emotions are liable to be acted on in the same incongruous manner. George Eliot
George Eliot quote: "The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or..."
The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance. George Eliot
George Eliot quote: "One can begin so many things with a new person! - even begin..."
One can begin so many things with a new person! - even begin to be a better man. George Eliot
Hostesses who entertain much must make up their parties as ministers make up their cabinets, on grounds other than personal liking. George Eliot
To many among us neither heaven nor earth has any revelation till some personality touches theirs with a particular influence, subduing them into receptiveness. George Eliot

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