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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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Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. – George Eliot

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Animals
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George Eliot
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There is a great deal of unmapped country within us which would have to be taken into account in an explanation of our gusts and storms. – George Eliot

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Self-Discovery
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Im not particularly precious about the theatrical experience any more. – Edward Norton

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All theory is against freedom of the will all experience for it. – Samuel Johnson

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There should be a sympathy with freedom, a desire to give it scope, founded not upon visionary ideas, but upon the long experience of many generations within the shores of this happy isle, that in freedom you lay the firmest foundations both of loyalty and order. – William E. Gladstone

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Experience

I like to think of my behavior in the sixties as a learning experience. Then again, I like to think of anything stupid Ive done as a learning experience. It makes me feel less stupid. – P. J. ORourke

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Experience

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Im so happy to have been a part of that process and I would go straight back into the desert in a ton of chain mail for Ridley any day of the week. Hes an amazing director and I cant wait to see the long version. – Orlando Bloom

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The thing that stood out above and beyond all the experiences was this relationship with the nine-month-old baby. On weekends, Id be thinking about going back to set on Monday just to see the baby. – Vin Diesel

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Americas present need is not heroics but healing not nostrums but normalcy not revolution but restoration. – Warren G. Harding

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The more humble a man is before God the more he will be exalted; the more humble he is before man, the more he will get rode roughshod. – Josh Billings

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