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

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There is only one failure in life possible, and that is not to be true to the best one knows. – George Eliot

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Nothing which has entered into our experience is ever lost. – William Ellery Channing

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I think newspapers shouldnt try to compete directly with the Web, and should do what they can do better, which may be long-form journalism and using photos and art, and making connections with large-form graphics and really enhancing the tactile experience of paper. – Dave Eggers

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Film is such a bizarre vehicle for acting. Its such a bizarre experience. I dont think you ever really get familiar with it. If you do get familiar with it, youre probably not that good anymore. – Liev Schreiber

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Im a very passionate believer in the unity of knowledge. There is one world of reality – one world of our experience that were seeking to describe. – John Polkinghorne

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There are days when any electrical appliance in the house, including the vacuum cleaner, seems to offer more entertainment possibilities than the TV set. – Harriet van Horne

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Know then thyself, presume not God to scan The proper study of mankind is man. – Alexander Pope

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