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
There is no private life which has not been determined by a wider public life. George Eliot determinelifeprivate Change image and share on social
But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope. George Eliot calldespaireagerness Change image and share on social
I should like to know what is the proper function of women, if it is not to make reasons for husbands to stay at home, and still stronger reasons for bachelors to go out. George Eliot bachelorfunctionhome Change image and share on social
That's what a man wants in a wife, mostly; he wants to make sure one fool tells him he's wise. George Eliot foolmakeman 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
In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause. George Eliot applausefollyhalf Change image and share on social
He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow. George Eliot cockcrowhear Change image and share on social
Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking. George Eliot agreementdelightfuldisputation Change image and share on social
