Quotes by George Eliot
These gems have life in them: their colors speak, say what words fail of.
Eliot, George
We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it.
Eliot, George
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.
Eliot, George
What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories.
Eliot, George
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
Eliot, George
One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.
Eliot, George
In spite of his practical ability, some of his experience had petrified into maxims and quotations.
Eliot, George
Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.
Eliot, George
Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love.
Eliot, George