My life has deepened unspeakably during the last year ... And my happiness has deepened too ... Few women, I fear have had such reasons as I have to think the long sad years of youth were worth living for the sake of middle age. ... So goodbye, dear 1857! May I be able to look back on 1858 with an equal satisfaction of advancement in work and heart.
from George Eliot in Love, by Brenda Maddox
It doesn't fit exactly -- not the 'long sad years of youth' part -- but when I read this on my rainy ride home I 'm pretty sure I sighed out loud. Middle age, I've got, and a good life, and my fair share of work and happiness. But wouldn't it be wonderful to see them deepening unspeakably {what an amazing phrase!} and to look back with that equal satisfaction ... equal meaning that it's been found once again? :)
1 comment:
What a fabulous quote! Reminds me why I love George Eliot. Thanks for posting it.
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