Maxioms by George Eliot
The reward of one duty done is the power to fulfill another
The reward of one duty done is the power to fulfill another
In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause.
In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause.
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.
More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple pity that will not forsake us
More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple pity that will not forsake us
A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with read more
A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with the soul's highest needs, is not to be had where and how she wills.
