Quote by George Eliot
In spite of his practical ability, some of his experience had petr

In spite of his practical ability, some of his experience had petrified into maxims and quotations. – George Eliot

Other quotes by George Eliot

To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was double, was so near an approach to virtue that it deserved to be called by no meaner name than diplomacy. – George Eliot

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Diplomacy
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It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them. – George Eliot

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good
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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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best
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The greatest way for people to experience a comedy is to go in not knowing anything about it. But because of marketing, its impossible. Marketing meaning that in order to get people to come you cant just go, Hey, theres a great movie – were not going to show you anything from it but trust us! – Paul Feig

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Experience

I never intended for the Monster Ball to be a religious experience, it just became one. – Lady Gaga

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Experience

As a medical doctor, it is my duty to evaluate the situation with as much data as I can gather and as much expertise as I have and as much experience as I have to determine whether or not the wish of the patient is medically justified. – Jack Kevorkian

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Experience

I started off on stage because it was the only work I could get. I havent been back for 11 years. I think any stage experience is good experience, as far as being an actor is concerned. – Tim Roth

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Experience

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When I graduated from high school, it was during the Depression and we had no money. – Ray Bradbury

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Money

I do not know much about politics, but I am trying to do the best I can with this administration until the time shall come for me to turn it over to somebody else. – William Howard Taft

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Politics

The universe seems bankrupt as soon as we begin to discuss the characters of individuals. – Henry David Thoreau

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Integrity

Ive tried to reduce profanity but I reduced so much profanity when writing the book that Im afraid not much could come out. Perhaps we will have to consider it simply as a profane book and hope that the next book will be less profane or perhaps more sacred. – Ernest Hemingway

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Hope