The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief.
George EliotChildhood is only the beautiful and happy time in contemplation and retrospect: to the child it is full of deep sorrows, the meaning of which is unknown.
George EliotPerfect love has a breath of poetry which can exalt the relations of the least-instructed human beings.
George Eliot