Half the sorrows of women would be averted if they could repress the speech they know to be useless-nay, the speech they have resolved not to utter.
George EliotConsequences are unpitying. Our deeds carry their terrible consequences, quite apart from any fluctuations that went beforeโconsequences that are hardly ever confined to ourselves. And it is best to fix our minds on that certainty, instead of considering what may be the elements of excuse for us.
George Eliotthere are two ways of speaking an audience will always like: one is, to tell them what they don't understand; and the other is, to tell them what they're used to.
George EliotTo have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular occasion.
George Eliot