“ the truth is the hardest missile one can be pelted with. ”
George Eliot, Middlemarch (1872). copy citation
| Author | George Eliot |
|---|---|
| Source | Middlemarch |
| Topic | truth weapon |
| Date | 1872 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/145/145-h/145-h.htm |
Context
“«Pelting is nothing to their finding holes in one's coat,» said the Rector. «I confess that's what I should be afraid of, if we parsons had to stand at the hustings for preferment. I should be afraid of their reckoning up all my fishing days. Upon my word, I think the truth is the hardest missile one can be pelted with.»
«The fact is,» said Sir James, «if a man goes into public life he must be prepared for the consequences. He must make himself proof against calumny.»
«My dear Chettam, that is all very fine, you know,» said Mr. Brooke.” source
«The fact is,» said Sir James, «if a man goes into public life he must be prepared for the consequences. He must make himself proof against calumny.»
«My dear Chettam, that is all very fine, you know,» said Mr. Brooke.” source
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