We are children of a large family, and must learn, as such children do, not to expect that our little hurts will be made much of - to be content with little nurture and caressing, and help each other the more.
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In "Adam Bede," George Eliot reflects on the nature of community and familial bonds. She suggests that people are like siblings in a large family, where the individual sufferings may not receive much attention. This notion encourages a mindset of resilience and self-sufficiency, leading to an acceptance of life's challenges without excessive expectation for comfort or care from others.
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