Quote by George Eliot

What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult to each other? I cannot be indifferent to the troubles of a man who advised me in my trouble, and attended me in my illness.


What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficul

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of compassion and support in human relationships. It questions the purpose of life and suggests that our reason for living should be to alleviate the hardships of others. The speaker believes that it is impossible to remain indifferent to someone who has been there for them in times of trouble and sickness. This quote highlights the reciprocal nature of empathy and underscores the notion that true fulfillment comes from aiding and supporting one another in times of need.

By George Eliot
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