Quote by George Eliot
The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in

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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The best augury of a mans success in his profession is that he thinks it the finest in the world. – George Eliot

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Certainly, the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when we have our own way might fairly raise some wonder that were so fond of it. – George Eliot

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The sons of Judah have to choose that God may again choose them. The divine principle of our race is action, choice, resolved memory. – George Eliot

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People seldom improve when they have no other model, but themselves to copy after. – Oliver Goldsmith

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The greatest gift you and your partner can give your children is the example of an intimate, healthy, and loving relationship. – Barbara De Angelis

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We are too quick to imitate depraved examples. – Juvenal

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An ounce of practice is worth a pound of preaching. – Proverb

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