What a wretched lot of old shrivelled creatures we shall be by-and-by. Never mind - the uglier we get in the eyes of others, the lovelier we shall be to each other; that has always been my firm faith about friendship.
George EliotIs it not rather what we expect in men, that they should have numerous strands of experience lying side by side and never compare them with each other?
George EliotHold up your head! You were not made for failure, you were made for victory. Go forward with a joyful confidence.
George EliotAs soon as we lay ourselves entirely at His feet, we have enough light given us to guide our own steps; as the foot-soldier who hears nothing of the councils that determine the course of the great battle he is in, hears plainly enough the word of command that they must themselves obey.
George Eliot