George Eliot quote: Will was not without his intentions to be always generous, but our tongues are little triggers which have usually been ...

Will was not without his intentions to be always generous, but our tongues are little triggers which have usually been pulled before general intentions can be brought to bear.

~ George Eliot ~

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Will was not without his intentions to be always generous, but our tongues are little triggers which...

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