The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character.
George EliotWhat 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 EliotIt is painful to be told that anything is very fine and not be able to feel that it is fine--something like being blind, while people talk of the sky.
George EliotI don't feel sure about doing good in any way now; everything seems like going on a mission to a people whose language I don't know.
George Eliot