I suggest that the only books that influence us are those for which we are ready, and which have gone a little further down our particular path than we have gone ourselves.
E M Forster quote Creative writers are always greater than the causes that they represent.
E M Forster quote Beauty ought to look a little surprised: it is the emotion that best suits her face. The beauty who does not look surprised, who accepts her position as her due - she reminds us too much of a prima donna.
E M Forster quote America is rather like life. You can usually find in it what you look for. It will probably be interesting, and it is sure to be large.
E M Forster quote A poem is true if it hangs together. Information points to something else. A poem points to nothing but itself.
E M Forster quote How rare, how precious is frivolity! How few writers can prostitute all their powers! They are always implying, 'I am capable of higher things'.
E M Forster quote The best way to know Alexandria is to wander aimlessly
E M Forster quote Biography
English novelist, 1879 - 1970
