Quote by George Eliot

Attempts at description are stupid. Who can all at once describe a human being? Even when he is presented to us we only begin that knowledge of his appearance which must be completed by innumerable impressions under differing circumstances.

Attempts at description are stupid. Who can all at once desc

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This quote suggests that describing a human being in its entirety is an impossible task. The quote implies that even when a person is presented to us, our knowledge of their appearance is only the beginning. It implies that humans are complex beings and that true understanding of someone's appearance requires numerous impressions and experiences in different situations. Overall, the quote highlights the limitations of attempting to fully describe a person and emphasizes the importance of multiple perspectives and experiences in gaining a comprehensive understanding of them.

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