Quote by George Eliot

A woman's hopes are woven of sunbeams; a shadow annihilates them

A woman's hopes are woven of sunbeams; a shadow annihilates

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This quote suggests that a woman's hopes and dreams are fragile and delicate like sunbeams. Just as a shadow can extinguish the light of the sun, any negative influence or setback can easily destroy a woman's aspirations. It implies that women's hopes are often easily shattered, emphasizing the vulnerability and fragility of their dreams.

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By George Eliot

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