George EliotAnd certainly, the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when we have our own way might fairly raise some wonder that we are so fond of it.
About This Quote
This quote is a confirmation of Dante’s existence. It can be said that this is a lesson about how easily we fall into the world of temptation. We are used to it, and yet, if we are to put our foot down, then it can be quite alarming.
Source: Middlemarch
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