Quote by George Eliot

There's no pleasure i' living if you're to be corked up for ever, and only dribble your mind out by the sly, like a leaky barrel.

There's no pleasure i' living if you're to be corked up for

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This quote highlights the importance of expressing oneself freely and openly in order to truly enjoy life. It suggests that living a life where one's thoughts and opinions are suppressed or hidden is not fulfilling. The analogy of a leaky barrel implies that holding back one's thoughts is a waste, just like a leaking barrel is wasteful. The quote implies that openness and free expression are necessary for a truly satisfying and enjoyable existence.

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