I do not believe in Belief.

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

When I think of what life is, and how seldom love is answered by love; it is one of the moments for which the world was made.

We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. Choose a place where you won't do harm - yes, choose a place where you won't do very much harm, and stand in it for all you are worth, facing the sunshine.

They had nothing in common but the English language.

This desire to govern a woman -- it lies very deep, and men and women must fight it together.... But I do love you surely in a better way then he does." He thought. "Yes -- really in a better way. I want you to have your own thoughts even when I hold you in my arms.

If Miss Honeychurch ever takes to live as she plays, it will be very exciting--both for us and for her.