Quote by George Eliot

Life is too precious to be spent in this weaving and unweaving of false impressions, and it is better to live quietly under some degree of misrepresentation than to attempt to remove it by the uncertain process of letter-writing.

Life is too precious to be spent in this weaving and unweavi

Summary

This quote suggests that life is too valuable to waste on dishonesty and deception. It argues that it is preferable to silently endure a certain level of misunderstanding and misconceptions about oneself, rather than trying to clarify or rectify them through the unreliable means of written communication. In essence, the quote emphasizes the importance of living authentically and implying that seeking truth and genuine connection may be more fruitful than engaging in futile attempts to correct false impressions.

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By George Eliot

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