Maxioms by George Eliot
Among all forms of mistake, prophecy is the most gratuitous
Among all forms of mistake, prophecy is the most gratuitous
Iteration, like friction, is likely to generate heat instead of progress.
Iteration, like friction, is likely to generate heat instead of progress.
Cruelty, like every other vice, requires no motive outside of itself; it only requires opportunity.
Cruelty, like every other vice, requires no motive outside of itself; it only requires opportunity.
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
