The most proudly independent man depends on those around him for their insensible influence on his character—his life.
Margaret Hale (Elizabeth Gaskell)
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- North and South (1855), chapter XV: Masters and Men; Complete sentence from Margaret’s reply to John Thornton about social interdependence, amid debate about employers and workers. Speaker and surrounding dialogue checked. Public domain.
- North and South (1855), chapter XV: Masters and Men
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