Quote by George Eliot

It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them.

It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing whil

Summary

This quote suggests that as long as we are truly alive, we will always have desires and aspirations. It emphasizes that there are certain things in life that we find beautiful and virtuous, and it is natural for us to yearn for them. The quote implies that longing and wishing are inherent to our human nature, and we should embrace these desires as they drive us towards what we perceive as good and meaningful in life.

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By George Eliot

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