Quote by George Eliot

Men's lives are as thoroughly blended with each other as the air they breathe: evil spreads as necessarily as disease.


Men's lives are as thoroughly blended with each other as the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of human lives. It suggests that just as people cannot escape breathing the same air, they cannot avoid the consequences and repercussions of their actions on others. Evil, in this context, is portrayed as a contagious force, spreading similarly to how a disease would. It serves as a reminder of the moral responsibility individuals have to consider the impact they have on others and the potential consequences that their actions may have on the collective well-being of society.

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Men
By George Eliot
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