Quote by George Eliot

There is a sort of subjection which is the peculiar heritage of largeness and of love; and strength is often only another name for willing bondage to irremediable weakness.

There is a sort of subjection which is the peculiar heritage

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a unique type of submission that comes from having immense power and compassion. It implies that being strong can sometimes mean being willingly trapped by one's own vulnerability, unable to overcome it. The quote emphasizes the paradoxical nature of strength and weakness, suggesting that being powerful can make one more prone to being controlled by their own limitations.

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