Quote by George Eliot

He had no ideal world of dead heroes; he knew little of the life of men in the past; he must find the beings to whom he could cling with loving admiration among those who came within speech of him.

He had no ideal world of dead heroes; he knew little of the

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being described does not have the luxury of an idealized world or historical figures to look up to. They lack knowledge of the past and its heroes. As a result, they have to seek out individuals whom they can deeply admire and form connections with among those they encounter in their everyday life and social interactions. This implies that they strive to find inspiration and role models from the people they interact with directly, rather than relying on distant or mythical figures.

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Reading History Perspective Emotion Myopia

By George Eliot

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