Will was not without his intentions to be always generous, but our tongues are little triggers which have usually been pulled before general intentions can be brought to bear.
In George Eliot's "Middlemarch," the character Will demonstrates a strong desire to be generous and kind to others. However, despite his noble intentions, he often finds himself speaking impulsively, which undermines his efforts to express kindness. This suggests that while one may have the desire to act well, our words can betray those intentions before we can fully execute them. Eliot highlights the tension between intention and action, illustrating how easy...