Quote by George Eliot

Only those who know the supremacy of the intellectual life can understand the grief of one who falls from that serene activity into the absorbing soul-wasting struggle with worldly annoyances.


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Summary

This quote highlights the profound sorrow experienced by individuals who transition from a life centered around intellectual pursuits to one defined by the ongoing challenges and frustrations of everyday life. It suggests that those who truly appreciate the value and fulfillment provided by intellectual activities find it disheartening to be pulled away from such peaceful engagement and forced to grapple with worldly burdens and distractions that drain their soul and hinder their intellectual growth.

By George Eliot
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