Quotes from George Eliot

There is a chill air surrounding those who are down in the world, and people are glad to get away from them, as from a cold room.

In all failures, the beginning is certainly the half of the whole.

It's a father's duty to give his sons a fine chance.

The only failure one should fear, is not hugging to the purpose they see as best.

I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.

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

The intensest form of hatred is that rooted in fear.

Hatred is like fire-it makes even light rubbish deadly.

The years seem to rush by now, and I think of death as a fast approaching end of a journey - double and treble the reason for loving as well as working while it is day

I'm not denying the women are foolish: God almighty made 'em to match the men.

I like not only to be loved, but also to be told that I am loved. I am not sure that you are of the same kind. But the realm of silence is large enough beyond the grave. This is the world of literature and speech and I shall take leave to tell you that you are very dear.

Little children are still the symbol of the eternal marriage between love and duty