Quote by George Eliot

Selfish- a judgment readily passed by those who have never tested their own power of sacrifice.

Selfish- a judgment readily passed by those who have never t

Summary

This quote emphasizes that people often label others as selfish without considering their own capacity for selflessness. It suggests that only those who have never truly experienced the act of sacrificing for others are quick to make such judgments. The quote challenges individuals to reflect on their own willingness to give up their own desires or interests for the benefit of others before passing judgment on someone else's supposed selfishness.

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By George Eliot

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