When one is grateful for something too good for common thanks, writing is less unsatisfactory than speech-one does not, at least, hear how inadequate the words are.
George EliotImpatient people, according to Bacon, are like the bees, and kill themselves in stinging others.
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 Eliot... one's own faults are always a heavy chain to drag through life and one can't help groaning under the weight now and then.
George EliotThere are robberies that leave man or woman forever beggared of peace and joy, yet kept secret by the sufferer.
George EliotMay every soul that touches mine - be it the slightest contact - get there from some good; some little grace; one kindly thought; one aspiration yet unfelt; one bit of courage for the darkening sky; one gleam of faith to brave the thickening ills of life; one glimpse of brighter skies beyond the gathering mists - to make this life worthwhile.
George Eliot