Quotes by : George Eliot

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another.

The first condition of human goodness is something to love the second something to revere.

You must mind and not lower the Church in people's eyes by seeming to be frightened about it for such....

Modesty, not temper.

The devil tempts us not; 'tis we who tempt him, beckoning his skill with opportunity.

Doubtless some ancient Greek has observed that behind the big mask and the speaking-trumpet, there must....

If I really care for you, if I try to think myself into your position and orientation, then the world....

It's easy finding reasons why other folks should be patient.

There's folks 'ud stand on their heads and then say the fault was i' their boots.

He has got no good red blood in his body," said Sir James."No. Somebody put a drop under a magnifying-glass....