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Quote by George Eliot
When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get

When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion. – George Eliot

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Ive never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them. – George Eliot

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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

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Im not denyin the women are foolish. God Almighty made em to match the men. – George Eliot

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I praise the Lord here today. I know that all my talent and all my ability comes from him, and without him Im nothing and I thank him for his great blessing. – Ernie Harwell

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