George Eliot

When death, the great reconciler, has come, it is never our tenderness that we repent of, but our severity. ”

No compliment can be eloquent, except as an expression of indifference. ”

The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men. ”

The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice. ”

Hostesses who entertain much must make up their parties as ministers make up their cabinets, on grounds other than personal liking. ”

Iteration, like friction, is likely to generate heat instead of progress. ”

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking. ”