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George Eliot19 quotes
An election is coming. Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry. — George Eliot · 1866We cannot reform our forefathers. — George Eliot · 1859He was like a cock, who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow. — George Eliot · 1859Pride helps us; and pride is not a bad thing when it only urges us to hide our own hurts-not to hurt others. — George Eliot · 1872History, we know, is apt to repeat itself. — George Eliot · 1857A difference of taste in jokes is a great strain on the affections. — George Eliot · 1876All 19 quotes →Ken Loach1 quote
Dare them to censor you. — Ken Loach · 2017