George Eliot Quotes

Do we not all agree to call rapid thought and noble impulse by the name of inspiration?

George Eliot

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• Do we not all agree to call rapid thought and noble impulse by the name of inspiration?

  

  George Eliot
  • Thought
  • Inspiration
  • Agree