Quote by George Eliot

Our deeds are like children that are born to us; they live and act apart from our own will. Nay, children may be strangled, but deeds never: they have an indestructible life both in and out of our consciousness;

Our deeds are like children that are born to us; they live a

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This quote suggests that just like children, our actions and deeds take on a life of their own, independent of our intentions or desires. While children can be influenced or even harmed, actions cannot be undone or eradicated. They possess an enduring existence within our conscious awareness and retain their impact on our lives and the lives of others, persisting regardless of our control or attempts to suppress them.

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