There's never been a lack of men willing to die bravely. The trouble is to find a few able to live sensibly.
Winifred Holtby
There's never been a lack of ...
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The things that one most wants to do are the things that are probably most worth doing.
Winifred Holtby
Question everyone in authority, and see that you get sensible answers to your questions ... questioning does not mean the end of loving, and loving does not mean the abnegation of intelligence. Vow as much love to your country as you like ... but, I implore you, do not forget to question.
Winifred Holtby
But questioning does not mean the end of loving, and loving does not mean the abnegation of intelligence
Winifred Holtby
Sorrow and frustration have their power. The world is moved by people with great discontents. Happiness is a drug. It can make men blind and deaf and insensible to reality. There are times when only sorrow can give to sorrow.
Winifred Holtby
What with the reviews of critics, the sarcasms of one's friends, the reproaches of one's own taste, there's precious little peace after publishing a book.
Winifred Holtby
