To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art… - E. M. Forster

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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.

E. M. Forster

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About E. M. Forster

Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 – 7 July 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist.

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Birth Name: Edward Morgan Forster

Alternative Names: EM Forster • E Forster • Edward Forster

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To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art.

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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. - E. M. Forster

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