George Eliot to Sara Hennell (2 June 1852), quoted in George Eliot's Life as Related in Her Letters and Journals, Vol. I, ed. J. W. Cross (1885), p. 282
“
After all, she is a trump—the only Englishwoman that possesses thoroughly the art of writing.
— George Eliot on Harriet Martineau
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "After all, she is a trump—the only Englishwoman that possesses thoroughly the art of writing." in the context of "George Eliot to Sara Hennell (2 June 1852), quoted in George Eliot's Life as Related in Her Letters and Journals, Vol. I, ed. J. W. Cross (1885), p. 282" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Harriet Martineau" (Quotes about Harriet Martineau)
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
About George Eliot
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans; 22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880) was an English novelist and poet. Despite the strong social customs of her times against such arrangements, she lived unmarried with fellow writer George Henry Lewes for over 20 years.
About George Eliot
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans; 22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880) was an English novelist and poet. Despite the strong social customs of her times against such arrangements, she lived unmarried with fellow writer George Henry Lewes for over 20 years.
View all quotes →