“ Poetry and art and knowledge are sacred and pure. ”
George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss (1860). copy citation
| Author | George Eliot |
|---|---|
| Source | The Mill on the Floss |
| Topic | knowledge art holiness |
| Date | 1860 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/6688/6688-h/6688-h.htm |
Context
“«It would make me in love with this world again, as I used to be; it would make me long to see and know many things; it would make me long for a full life.»
«But you will not always be shut up in your present lot; why should you starve your mind in that way? It is narrow asceticism; I don't like to see you persisting in it, Maggie. Poetry and art and knowledge are sacred and pure.»
«But not for me, not for me,» said Maggie, walking more hurriedly; «because I should want too much. I must wait; this life will not last long.»
«Don't hurry away from me without saying 'good-by,' Maggie,» said Philip, as they reached the group of Scotch firs, and she continued still to walk along without speaking.” source
«But you will not always be shut up in your present lot; why should you starve your mind in that way? It is narrow asceticism; I don't like to see you persisting in it, Maggie. Poetry and art and knowledge are sacred and pure.»
«But not for me, not for me,» said Maggie, walking more hurriedly; «because I should want too much. I must wait; this life will not last long.»
«Don't hurry away from me without saying 'good-by,' Maggie,» said Philip, as they reached the group of Scotch firs, and she continued still to walk along without speaking.” source
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