Quote by George Eliot

She had forgotten his faults as we forgetthe sorrows of our departed childhood.

She had forgotten his faults as we forgetthe sorrows of our

Summary

This quote suggests that the person in question has chosen to overlook and ignore the faults of someone they care about. The comparison to forgetting the sorrows of childhood implies that the individual's affection or nostalgia for this person has allowed them to overlook their flaws, just as we often reminisce about the joys and happiness of our childhood while disregarding the negative experiences. It highlights the power of love and sentimentality to overshadow negative aspects in order to maintain positive feelings towards someone.

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