Quote by George Eliot

She hates everything that is not what she longs for.

She hates everything that is not what she longs for.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is someone who has a strong dislike for everything that does not meet her desires or expectations. It implies that her longing for something specific is so intense that it colors her perception of other things, causing disdain towards anything that doesn't align with her ideal. This quote highlights the intensity and single-mindedness of this individual's longing, which ultimately shapes her outlook on the world around her.

Topics

Desire Passion Obsession Mania

By George Eliot

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