Middlemarch | Quotes

Middlemarch Quotes

"...there is born a Saint Theresa, foundress of nothing, whose loving heart-beats and sobs after an unattained goodness tremble off and are dispersed among hindrances, instead of centering in some long recognizable deed." p. 2

"'It is not a sin to make yourself poor in performing experiment for the good of all.'" p. 13

"'I think she is," said Celia, feeling afraid lest she should say something that would not please her sister and blushing as prettily as possible above her necklace. 'She likes giving up.'" p. 14

"'Fad to draw plans! Do you think I only care about my fellow creatures' houses in that childish way? I may well make mistakes. How can one ever do anything nobly Christian, living among people with such petty thoughts?'" p. 33

"Pride helps us; and pride is not a bad thing when it only urges us to hide our own hurts-not to...
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