Quote by George Eliot

A man carries within him the germ of his most exceptional action; and if we wise people make eminent fools of ourselves on any particular occasion, we must endure the legitimate conclusion that we carry a few grains of folly to our ounce of wisdom.

A man carries within him the germ of his most exceptional ac

Summary

This quote suggests that every individual, no matter how wise or intelligent they may be, has the potential to act foolishly at times. It implies that within our nature, there is a small element of folly that can overshadow our wisdom in certain circumstances. Therefore, if even the most intelligent individuals make foolish choices or behave in a foolish manner, it is an indication that nobody is exempt from the possibility of folly, and that a touch of foolishness is an inherent part of human nature.

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Character Fallibility

By George Eliot

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