I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.
George EliotWell, well, my boy, if good luck knocks at your door, don't you put your head out at window and tell it to be gone about its business, that's all.
George EliotYou have such strong words at command, that they make the smallest argument seem formidable.
George EliotLeisure is gone,--gone where the spinning-wheels are gone, and the pack-horses, and the slow wagons, and the peddlers, who brought bargains to the door on sunny afternoons.
George Eliot