Arthur Christopher Benson Quotes & Sayings

Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene. — Arthur Christopher Benson

The awful penalty of success is the haunting dread of subsequent failure. — Arthur Christopher Benson

All the best stories in the world are but one story in reality, the story of escape. It is the only thing which interests us all and at all times, how to escape. — Arthur Christopher Benson

A man who reads at all, reads just as he eats, sleeps, and takes exercise,
because he likes it; and that is probably the best reason that can
be given for the practice. — Arthur Christopher Benson

Life is a sweeter, stronger, fuller, more gracious thing for the friend's existence, whether he be near or far. If the friend is close at hand, that is best; but if he is far away he is still thee to think of, to wonder about, to hear from, to write to, to shar life and experience with, to serve, to honor, to admire, to love. — Arthur Christopher Benson