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George Eliot Quotes: There is no sorrow I have thought more about than that-to love what is great, and try to reach it, and yet to fail.
         

There is no sorrow I have thought more about than that-to love what is great, and try to reach it, and yet to fail.


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This page presents the quote "There is no sorrow I have thought more about than that-to love what is great, and try to reach it, and yet to fail.". Author of this quote is George Eliot. This quote is about love, trying, sorrow, failing,.