“People are so ridiculous with their illusions, carrying their fool's caps unawares, thinking their own lies opaque while everybody else's are transparent, making themselves exceptions to everything, as if when all the world looked yellow under a lamp they alone are rosy.”
Quote by George Eliot
Work
Middlemarch: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
George Eliot's renowned work explores themes of social change, moral growth, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of the characters living in the town of Middlemarch during the early 19th century. more
Author
George Eliot
George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, was a renowned 19th-century British novelist. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social issues. With her unique narrative techniques and rich emotional expression, she has had a profound impact on literature. more
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