To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular occasion. – George Eliot
In spite of his practical ability, some of his experience had petrified into maxims and quotations. – George Eliot
When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion. – George Eliot
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