Quote by George Eliot

An age at which many men are not quite common - at which they are hopeful of achievement, resolute in avoidance, thinking that Mammon shall never put a bit in their mouths and get astride their backs, but rather that Mammon, if they have anything to

An age at which many men are not quite common - at which the

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do with him, will take up his quarters elsewhere, and let them work their quiet way undisturbed. (Thomas Love Peacock) This quote reflects the sentiment of a certain stage in a person's life, typically when they are still young or in their prime. At this point, individuals often possess a sense of optimism and determination to achieve success, while also being determined to avoid succumbing to the allure of materialism and greed. They believe that worldly possessions and financial pursuits will not hinder their personal growth and success, but rather choose to carve their own path, unaffected by the temptations of wealth.

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