Religion Quote by George Eliot
““religious feeling; but in Miss Brooke's case, religion alone would have determined it; and Celia mildly acquiesced in all her sister's sentiments, only infusing them with that common-sense which is able to accept momentous doctrines without any eccentric agitation. Dorothea knew many passages of Pascal's Pensees and of Jeremy Taylor by heart; and to her the destinies of mankind, seen by the light of Christianity, made the solicitudes of feminine fashion appear an occupation for Bedlam. She could not reconcile the anxieties of a spiritual life involving eternal consequences, with a keen interest in gimp and artificial protrusions””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Middlemarch, 1871
She blends rational thought with personal belief, accepting doctrine without emotional turmoil, yet struggles with spiritual anxieties versus worldly interests.
In simple terms: Balancing faith and practical life can be uneasy.
Key Takeaway
Find harmony between belief and daily life.
Themes
faith
reason
womanhood
society
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family decisions
- career choices
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
religion
skepticism
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile spiritual doubts with everyday goals?
- Can rationality coexist with deep belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith may conflict with personal ambitions.
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