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George Eliot Quotes: Wit is a form of force that leaves the limbs at rest.
         

Wit is a form of force that leaves the limbs at rest.


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This page presents the quote "Wit is a form of force that leaves the limbs at rest.". Author of this quote is George Eliot. This quote is about limbs, wit, force, form,.