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

Other quotes by George Eliot

Little children are still the symbol of the eternal marriage between love and duty. – George Eliot

Category:
Family
Read Quote

The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men. – George Eliot

Category:
Men
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Example
category

He teaches me to be good that does me good. – Thomas Fuller

Category:
Example

What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others. – Confucius

Category:
Example

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

Category:
Example

Folks dont like to have somebody around knowing more than they do. It aggravates em. Youre not gonna change any of them by talking right, theyve got to want to learn themselves, and when they dont want to learn theres nothing you can do but keep your mouth shut or talk their language. – Harper Lee

Category:
Example

Random Quotes

I am all about health… and to me, size is not what defines your health. – Teri Hatcher

Category:
Health

Women are much more sensitive. We know that emotionally but their organs respond to the same degree. – Mehmet Oz

Category:
Women

The incestuous relationship between government and big business thrives in the dark. – Jack Anderson

Category:
Business

Old minds are like old horses you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. – John Adams

Category:
Age