But he had something else to curse--his own viscious folly, which now seemed as mad and unaccountable to him as almost all our follies and vices do when their promptings have long passed away.
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In George Eliot's "Silas Marner," the character reflects on the consequences of his own choices, realizing that the folly which once drove him now appears irrational and inexplicable. This moment of clarity highlights how people's actions can seem far removed from their original motivations once the feelings that inspired them have faded. It serves as a reminder of the introspection we often undergo when looking back on our past mistakes.
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