The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history. George Eliot happyhistorynation Change image and share on social
Opposition may become sweet to a man when he has christened it persecution. George Eliot christenmanopposition Change image and share on social
When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion. George Eliot dealexclusiongreat Change image and share on social
Hobbies are apt to run away with us, you know; it doesn't do to be run away with. We must keep the reins. George Eliot apthobbyrein Change image and share on social
Hostesses who entertain much must make up their parties as ministers make up their cabinets, on grounds other than personal liking. George Eliot cabinetentertainground Change image and share on social
Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them. George Eliot acceptaffirmationbelief Change image and share on social
Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. George Eliot friendscowlsmile Change image and share on social
No story is the same to us after a lapse of time; or rather we who read it are no longer the same interpreters. George Eliot interpreterlapselong Change image and share on social
An ass may bray a good while before he shakes the stars down. George Eliot braygoodshake 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
