Im proof against that word failure. Ive seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best. – George Eliot
The responsibility of tolerance lies in those who have the wider vision. – George Eliot
But human experience is usually paradoxical, that means incongruous with the phrases of current talk or even current philosophy. – George Eliot
For what we call illusions are often, in truth, a wider vision of past and present realities –a willing movement of a mans soul with the larger sweep of the worlds forces –a movement towards a more assured end than the chances of a single life. – George Eliot
I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as us and them – he doesnt care whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above… he knows that we all love our country… and hes always ready to listen to good ideas… hes always looking for the very best in everyone he meets. – Michelle Obama