Quote by George Eliot

We are overhasty to speak as if God did not manifest himself by our silent feeling, and make his love felt through ours.

We are overhasty to speak as if God did not manifest himself

Summary

This quote suggests that people are often too quick to ignore or underestimate the silent presence of God and the way he reveals himself through our emotions and acts of love. It reminds us to be aware of the subtle ways in which God make his presence known and to recognize the expression of his love through our own actions towards others.

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Silence Emotion

By George Eliot

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