The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief. – George Eliot
Knowledge slowly builds up what Ignorance in an hour pulls down. – George Eliot
There is a great deal of unmapped country within us which would have to be taken into account in an explanation of our gusts and storms. – George Eliot
Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure. – George Eliot