Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.
George EliotI know forgiveness is a man's duty, but, to my thinking, that can only mean as you're to give up all thoughts o' taking revenge: it can never mean as you're t' have your old feelings back again, for that's not possible.
George EliotDeath is the only physician, the shadow of his valley the only journeying that will cure us of age and the gathering fatigue of years.
George Eliot