Quote by George Eliot

Sane people did what their neighbours did, so that if any lunatics were at large, one might know and avoid them.

Sane people did what their neighbours did, so that if any lu

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to be considered sane, individuals tend to conform to the behavior exhibited by their neighbors. This conformity is fueled by a desire to avoid being associated with or inadvertently exposed to those labeled as "lunatics" or mentally unstable. By adhering to the actions of the majority, people hope to protect themselves and maintain their sanity within their social circles.

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Humorous Middlemarch Small Town Life

By George Eliot

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