Quote by George Eliot
Blows are sarcasms turned stupid. - George Eliot

Blows are sarcasms turned stupid. – George Eliot

Other quotes by George Eliot

How lovely the little river is, with its dark changing wavelets! It seems to me like a living companion while I wander along the bank, and listen to its low, placid voice… – George Eliot

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Rivers
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What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life — to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. – George Eliot

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Family
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By rights, satire is a lonely and introspective occupation, for nobody can describe a fool to the life without much patient self-inspection. – Frank Moore Colby

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The cynics are right nine times out of ten. – H. L. Mencken

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A cynic is just a man who found out when he was ten that there wasnt any Santa Claus, and hes still upset. – James G. Cozzens

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A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. – H. L. Mencken

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Science always uses metaphor. – James Lovelock

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Victorious living does not mean freedom from temptation, nor does it mean freedom from mistakes. – E. Stanley Jones

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I was always anti-marriage. I didnt understand monogamy. I couldnt figure out how that could last. And then I met Bryn and I started to understand the beauty of constancy and history and change and going on the roller coaster with someone – of having a partner in life. – Maria Bello

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Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. – Helen Keller

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