Quote by George Eliot

Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection entertains a sacrifice. Our thoughts are often worse than we are, just as they are often better.

Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer

Summary

This quote suggests that the value we place on our virtues and the love we have for our children increases when we have endured hardships in acquiring or nurturing them. It highlights that genuine affection entails making sacrifices. Furthermore, it implies that our thoughts can sometimes exaggerate our flaws or virtues, emphasizing that they have the ability to both lift us up and bring us down. Overall, the quote alludes to the complexity of emotions, relationships, and the human psyche.

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By George Eliot

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