Quote by George Eliot

My childhood was full of deep sorrows -- colic, whooping-cough, dread of ghosts, hell, Satan, and a Deity in the sky who was angry when I ate too much plumcake.

My childhood was full of deep sorrows -- colic, whooping-cou

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their childhood experiences, which were marked by a multitude of distressing elements. These ranged from physical ailments like colic and whooping-cough to intense fears encompassing ghosts, hell, and Satan. Additionally, the speaker mentions a belief in an angry deity in the sky who punished them for indulging in too much plumcake. Through this concise description, the quote vividly captures the somber and burdensome nature of the speaker's early upbringing, hinting at a perception of a constrictive and oppressive environment.

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