Quote by George Eliot

It was not that she was out of temper, but that the world was not equal to the demands of her fine organism.

It was not that she was out of temper, but that the world wa

Summary

This quote suggests that the person referred to is not necessarily in a bad mood or behaving irrationally. Rather, their dissatisfaction arises from a mismatch between their high expectations and the inadequacy of the world around them to meet those expectations. It implies that this individual has a finely tuned personality, sensitivity, or intelligence that requires more from life than what it currently offers. The quote highlights the frustration that can arise when one's inherent qualities clash with their external circumstances.

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Anger

By George Eliot

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