Quote by George Eliot

We are all humiliated by the sudden discovery of a fact which has existed very comfortably and perhaps been staring at us in private while we have been making up our world entirely without it.

We are all humiliated by the sudden discovery of a fact whic

Summary

This quote conveys the feeling of being humbled and embarrassed when we realize that there is a truth or reality that we have overlooked or ignored while constructing our own version of the world. It highlights the discomfort and shock that can arise from the sudden realization that something important has been right in front of us all along, emphasizing the need for humility and openness to new perspectives.

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By George Eliot

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