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His honest, patronizing pride in the good-will and respect of ever

His honest, patronizing pride in the good-will and respect of everybody about him was a safeguard even against foolish romance, still more against a lower kind of folly. – George Eliot

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The only failure one should fear, is not hugging to the purpose they see as best. – George Eliot

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