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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive
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"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns"

- George Eliot

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This quote by George Eliot speaks with the beauty and happiness of the autumn season. It conveys a deep appreciation for the season and a strong connection to it. The speaker reveals a desire to be a bird so that they can fly all over the world and experience the charm of autumn in all its kinds. The imagery of the bird flying around the globe looking for fall is a powerful one, communicating the speaker's yearning for the season and the happiness it brings. The quote speaks to the power of nature and the appeal of the changing of the seasons. It is a pointer to value the appeal of the world around us and to put in the time to enjoy the basic enjoyments of life.

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George Eliot This quote is written / told by George Eliot between November 22, 1819 and December 22, 1880. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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