But books meant so much for him he forgot that they were a bewilderment to others. - E. M. Forster

But it is sometimes as difficult to lose one's temper as it is difficult at other times to keep it.

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.

The world is certainly full of beautiful things, if only I could come across them.