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George Meredith was an influential English novelist known for his profound psychological portrayals and complex character development. His works often delve into social and moral issues, exploring the pursuit of personal freedom. Born on February 12, 1828, he passed away on May 18, 1909.

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“And if I drink oblivion of a day, / So shorten I the stature of my soul.”

Ifs Soul Drink My Soul Oblivion Drunkenness Stature

Book:Poems of George Meredith

Source: Poems of George Meredith

“Ah, what a dusty answer gets the soul When hot for certainties in this our life! - In tragic hints here see what evermore Moves dark as yonder midnight ocean's force, Thundering like ramping hosts of warrior horse, To throw that faint thin fine upon the shore!”

Soul Moving Force Dark Answers Our Lives Fine Ocean Horse Hot Certainty Warrior Tragic Shore Host Midnight Hints Evermore

Book:Poems of George Meredith

Source: Poems of George Meredith

“There is nothing the body suffers which the soul may not profit by.”

May Soul Body Suffering Adversity Profit

Author:George Meredith

“What a dusty answer gets the soul When hot for certainties in this our life!”

Soul Answers Our Lives Hot Certainty Evermore Certainty In Life

Author:George Meredith

“Prayer for worldly goods is worse than fruitless, but prayer for strength of soul is that passion of the soul which catches the gift it seeks.”

Soul Passion Prayer Goods Worldly

Book:1844-1881

Source: 1844-1881

About the Author

Born: February 12, 1828
Died: May 18, 1909
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 87

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