There is a sort of human paste that when it comes near the fire of enthusiasm is only baked into harder shape.
George EliotOf a truth, Knowledge is power, but it is a power reined by scruple, having a conscience of what must be and what may be. . . .
George EliotThere is so much to read and the days are so short! I get more hungry for knowledge every day, and less able to satisfy my hunger.
George EliotYou youngsters nowadays think you're to begin with living well and working easy; you've no notion of running afoot before you get on horseback.
George Eliot