E. M. Forster

Quotes

• “Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, t...”
• “If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my coun...”
• “The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exist...”
• “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.”
• “We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
• “Only a struggle twists sentimentality and lust together into love.”
• “Love is always being given where it is not required.”
• “History develops, art stands still.”