Quote by George Eliot

What quarrel, what harshness, what unbelief in each other can subsist in the presence of a great calamity, when all the artificial vesture of our life is gone, and we are all one with each other in primitive mortal needs?

What quarrel, what harshness, what unbelief in each other ca

Summary

This quote suggests that in the face of a significant catastrophe or disaster, all the trivial conflicts and divisions among people become insignificant. It highlights that the shared experience of enduring such a calamity unites individuals on a fundamental level, erasing differences and fostering a sense of empathy and collective humanity. When stripped of the superficial aspects of our lives, our basic needs and vulnerabilities bring us together, diminishing quarrels, harshness, and disbelief, and emphasizing our interconnectedness as human beings.

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Tragedy

By George Eliot

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