A. C. Benson Quotes

A. C. Benson was a prolific author and poet, best known for his evocative works that often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and human emotions. His eloquent prose and lyrical poetry continue to resonate with readers, offering profound insights into the human experience and the beauty of the natural world.

As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow.

I read the newspaper avidly. It is my one form of ... -A. C. Benson

I read the newspaper avidly. It is my one form of continuous fiction.

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.

The worst sorrows in life are not in its losses an... -A. C. Benson

The worst sorrows in life are not in its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.

When you get to my age life seems little more than... -A. C. Benson

When you get to my age life seems little more than one long march to and from the lavatory.

All the best stories are but one story in reality - the story of escape. It is the only thing which interests us all and at all times, how to escape.

I am sure it is one's duty as a teacher to try to show boys that no opinions, no tastes, no emotions are worth much unless they are one's own. I suffered acutely as a boy from the lack of being shown this.

People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the... -A. C. Benson

People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.

Ambition often puts Men upon doing the meanest offices; so climbing is performed in the same position with creeping.

Man, an animal that makes bargains.... -A. C. Benson

Man, an animal that makes bargains.

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.

Very often a change of self is needed more than a ... -A. C. Benson

Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene.

A well begun is half ended.... -A. C. Benson

A well begun is half ended.

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