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
Every woman is supposed to have the same set of motives, or else to be a monster. George Eliot monstermotiveset 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
Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. George Eliot friendscowlsmile 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
An ass may bray a good while before he shakes the stars down. George Eliot braygoodshake Change image and share on social
The finest language is mostly made up of simple unimposing words. George Eliot finelanguagemake Change image and share on social
Conscientious people are apt to see their duty in that which is the most painful course. George Eliot aptconscientiousduty Change image and share on social
Knowledge slowly builds up what Ignorance in an hour pulls down. George Eliot buildhourignorance Change image and share on social
Little children are still the symbol of the eternal marriage between love and duty. George Eliot childdutyeternal Change image and share on social
