“ More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us. ”
George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss (1860). copy citation
| Author | George Eliot |
|---|---|
| Source | The Mill on the Floss |
| Topic | wisdom pity |
| Date | 1860 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/6688/6688-h/6688-h.htm |
Context
“Slowly Maggie was turning away with despair in her heart. But the poor frightened mother’s love leaped out now, stronger than all dread.
“My child! I’ll go with you. You’ve got a mother.”
Oh, the sweet rest of that embrace to the heart-stricken Maggie! More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.
Tom turned and walked into the house.
“Come in, my child,” Mrs Tulliver whispered. “He’ll let you stay and sleep in my bed. He won’t deny that if I ask him.”
“No, mother,” said Maggie, in a low tone, like a moan.”
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