We learn words by rote, but not their meaning; that must be paid for with our life-blood, and printed in the subtle fibres of our nerves.
George EliotThe difficult task of knowing another soul is not for young gentlemen whose consciousness is chiefly made up of their own wishes.
George EliotConfound you handsome young fellows! You think of having it all your own way in the world. You don't understand women. They don't admire you half so much as you admire yourselves.
George Eliot