Devotion Quote by George Eliot
“The best part of a woman's love is worship; but it is hard to her to be sent away with her precious spikenard rejected, and her long tresses, too, that were let fall, ready to soothe the wearied feet.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Middlemarch, 1871
A woman's love is deep devotion, yet she struggles when her affection is rejected or unappreciated.
In simple terms: Love can be worshipful yet painful when sp.
Key Takeaway
Respect and honor emotional bonds.
Themes
love
devotion
rejection
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
gender roles
spiritual symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “spikenard” symbolize?
- How does unreciprocated love affect self‑worth?
A Different Perspective
May idealize suffering.
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