Who said “The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.”?

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George Eliot. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceDaniel Deronda (1876)

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Eliot, G. (n.d.). The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20525-the-strongest-principle-of-growth-lies-in-human/

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Eliot, George. “The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20525-the-strongest-principle-of-growth-lies-in-human/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Eliot, George. “The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20525-the-strongest-principle-of-growth-lies-in-human/.

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