Quote by George Eliot

The mother's yearning, that completest type of the life in another life which is the essence of real human love, feels the presence of the cherished child even in the debased, degraded man.

The mother's yearning, that completest type of the life in a

Summary

This quote suggests that a mother's love for her child remains constant and unwavering, regardless of how the child may have changed or grown into a flawed and corrupted adult. The mother's deep longing and affection for her child persist, recognizing the presence of the cherished child within the troubled man. It portrays the enduring nature of a mother's love, emphasizing that it surpasses societal judgments and sees the true essence of the person she once nurtured and adored.

By George Eliot

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