But I think it is hardly an argument against a man's general strength of character, that he should be apt to be mastered by love. A fine constitution doesn't insure one against small-pox or any other of those inevitable diseases. A man may be very firm in other matters, and yet be under a sort of witchery from a woman.
George EliotThe tale of the Divine Pity was never yet believed from lips that were not felt to be moved by human pity.
George EliotEvery year strips us of at least one vain expectation, and teaches us to reckon some solid good in its stead.
George Eliot