George Eliot

"If art does not enlarge men's perceptions of possibilities, what is the use of it?"

"A woman's lot is made for her by the love she accepts."

"The difficult thing is not to die, but to live."

"Ignorance is not bliss; it is just ignorance."

"The highest calling is to serve humanity through art."

"What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?"

"Sorrow comes in great waves to all of us, yet between the waves we find ourselves still alive."

"The beautiful things in life are those we share with others."

"Learning is not a task, but a joy that lasts forever."

"A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a wise person."

"The power of human sympathy is the greatest force in the world."

"If you truly desire something, do not wait for permission to pursue it."

"Character is what defines us when no one is watching."

"We cannot live near each other and not develop strong attachments."

"The greatest wisdom is in knowing what we do not know."

"Every human being has a story written in their heart."

"Patience in small things leads to great accomplishments."

"The mind is not a place to be conquered, but a garden to be cultivated."

"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer."

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword."

"Money is one tool, but it is not the only measure of a life well-lived."

"The heart has its own wisdom that reason cannot teach."

"What is life but the unfolding of our character?"

"Fear is the enemy that stands between you and your potential."

"The greatest love is shown through the smallest actions."

"Nature speaks to those who know how to listen."

"Adventure lies not in distant lands, but in the depths of the human spirit."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge itself."

"A single act of kindness ripples through eternity."

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas at once."