Quote by George Eliot

People who love downy peaches are apt not to think of the stone, and sometimes jar their teeth terribly against it.

People who love downy peaches are apt not to think of the st

Summary

This quote suggests that people who are infatuated with something or someone often overlook its flaws or negative aspects. In this context, likening the attraction towards downy peaches while disregarding the hard stone inside, it implies that individuals consumed by love or desire tend to overlook potential consequences or drawbacks that can be detrimental to them. Ultimately, it serves as a cautionary reminder to not be blind to the potential problems that may arise from being fixated on a seemingly perfect situation or person.

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