Actions Quotes Logo
Quote Image

You should read history and look at ostracism, persecution, martyrdom, and that kind of thing. They always happen to the best men, you know.

~ George Eliot ~

Actions Quotes Logo
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound
Switch quote backgound

You should read history and look at ostracism, persecution, martyrdom, and that kind of thing. They ...

Show More

More George Eliot quotes

"

On the other hand, she was disproportionately indulgent towards the failings of men, and was often heard to say that these were natural.

"

The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are g...

"

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 bes...

"

He was unique to her among men because he’s impressed her as being not her admirer her superior. In some mysterious way he was becoming a part of her ...

"

Oh, you dear good father!" cried Mary, putting her hands round her father´s neck, while he bent his head placidly, willing to be caressed. "I wonder i...