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Quote by George Eliot
We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven

We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment. – George Eliot

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The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character. – George Eliot

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Whether happiness may come or not, one should try and prepare ones self to do without it. – George Eliot

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If dogs could talk, it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one. – Andy Rooney

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A cat, after being scolded, goes about its business. A dog slinks off into a corner and pretends to be doing a serious self-reappraisal. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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