Quote by George Eliot

To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular occasion.

To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only

Summary

This quote suggests that having a general lack of strong emotions is the only way to protect oneself from feeling excessively overwhelmed in specific situations. By maintaining a certain level of emotional detachment, one can ensure a certain level of emotional stability and avoid getting too caught up in the intensity of any particular event or experience.

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By George Eliot

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