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“Solomon's Proverbs, I think, have omitted to say, that as the sore palate findeth grit, so an uneasy consciousness heareth innuendos.” quote by George Eliot
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“Solomon's Proverbs, I think, have omitted to say, that as the sore palate findeth grit, so an uneasy consciousness heareth innuendos.”

George Eliot

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Proverbs are omitted, suggesting that discomfort in speech mirrors an uneasy conscience hearing hidden meanings.

In simple terms: Unsettling words reveal hidden guilt.

Key Takeaway

Listen to inner discomfort.

Themes

language conscience guilt interpretation

Mood

analytical curious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • self‑reflection
  • communication

Key Concepts

literary analysis psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “gritty” words trigger your conscience?
  • How can you discern genuine insight from noise?
A Different Perspective

May overinterpret subtle cues.

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