In spite of his practical ability, some of his experience had petrified into maxims and quotations.
George Eliot
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Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards. -
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men. -
There are more people than you think who want to have a challenging experience, in which they are obliged to reflect about the past. -
No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability far more unused than used power. -
The things I was allowed to experience, the people I was able to call friends, teammates, mentors, coaches and opponents, the travel, all of it, are far more than anything I ever thought possible in my lifetime.
More quotes by George Eliot
- Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love.
- You should read history and look at ostracism, persecution, martyrdom, and that kind of thing. They always happen to the best men, you know.
- The only failure one should fear, is not hugging to the purpose they see as best.
- There is only one failure in life possible, and that is not to be true to the best one knows.
- I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.