George Eliot Quotes

As to people saying a few idle words about us, we must not mind that, any more than the old church steeple minds the rooks cawing about it.

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• Every day, people serve their neighbors and our nation in many different ways, from helping a child learn and easing the loneliness of those without a family to defending our freedom overseas. It is in this spirit of dedication to others and to our country that I believe service should be broadly and deeply encouraged.

  

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• An educated mind is, as it were, composed of all the minds of preceding ages.

  

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• As to people saying a few idle words about us, we must not mind that, any more than the old church steeple minds the rooks cawing about it.

  

  George Eliot
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