E. M. Forster Quotes

E. M. Forster was an English novelist known for his works like "A Room with a View," "Howards End," and "A Passage to India." He explored themes of class struggle and human connections in his writing, making him an important figure in English literature.

I am sure that if the mothers of various nations c... -E. M. Forster

I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.

To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art; men can only make us feel small in the wrong way.

A poem is true if it hangs together. Information points to something else. A poem points to nothing but itself.

What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?

Love is always being given where it is not require... -E. M. Forster

Love is always being given where it is not required.

Charm, in most men and nearly all women, is a deco... -E. M. Forster

Charm, in most men and nearly all women, is a decoration.

Faith, to my mind, is a stiffening process, a sort... -E. M. Forster

Faith, to my mind, is a stiffening process, a sort of mental starch.

What is wonderful about great literature is that it transforms the man who reads it towards the condition of the man who wrote.

England has always been disinclined to accept huma... -E. M. Forster

England has always been disinclined to accept human nature.

I distrust Great Men. They produce a desert of uniformity around them and often a pool of blood too, and I always feel a little man's pleasure when they come a cropper.

History develops, art stands still.

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This quote contrasts the dynamic nature of history, which continuously evolves and progresses, with the more static nature of art, which remains fixed or unchanging. It implies that history is constantly unfolding and being shaped by new events and developments, while art remains as a representation or reflection of a particular moment in time.

Death destroys a man, but the idea of death saves ... -E. M. Forster

Death destroys a man, but the idea of death saves him.

Either life entails courage, or it ceases to be li... -E. M. Forster

Either life entails courage, or it ceases to be life.

I have no mystic faith in the people. I have in th... -E. M. Forster

I have no mystic faith in the people. I have in the individual.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one i... -E. M. Forster

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not to make a mess of life.

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This quote asserts that to lead a successful and fulfilling life, it is essential to have an affectionate and trusting attitude towards people. It implies a belief that trusting others is necessary to avoid creating chaos or complicating one's own life. The quote suggests that trust and goodwill towards others are important for personal well-being and harmonious relationships.

The four characteristics of humanism are curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and belief in the human race.

Unless we remember we cannot understand.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of remembering or recalling past experiences, knowledge, or history in order to achieve a deeper level of comprehension and understanding. It suggests that memory serves as a foundation for learning and insight.

Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art's sake.

The main facts in human life are five: birth, food... -E. M. Forster

The main facts in human life are five: birth, food, sleep, love and death.

Nonsense and beauty have close connections.

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.

E. M. Forster Quotes

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