George Meredith

George Meredith, OM (12 February 1828 – 18 May 1909) was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era.

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    Could I find a place to be alone with heaven,
    I would speak my heart out heaven is my need.
    George Meredith (1828–1909)

    Compare society to a boat. Her progress through the water will not depend upon the exertion of her crew, but upon the exertion devoted to propelling her. This will be lessened by any expenditure of force in fighting among themselves, or in pulling in different directions.
    —Henry George (1839–1897)

    Kissing don’t last: cookery do!
    —George Meredith (1828–1909)