Quote by George Eliot

I do not believe that any writer has ever exposed this bovaryisme, the human will to see things as they are not, more clearly than Shakespeare.

I do not believe that any writer has ever exposed this bovar

Summary

This quote suggests that no writer has captured the tendency of individuals to perceive things differently from reality better than Shakespeare. "Bovaryisme" refers to the human inclination to imagine or desire situations that differ from the actual truth. The quote highlights Shakespeare's ability to delve into human nature and showcase this tendency in his works, revealing the true complexities of human perception and the realities people construct in their minds.

By George Eliot

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