Eden Phillpotts Quotes & Sayings

Faith is a permanent and vital endowment of the human mind-a part of reason itself. The insane alone are without it. — Eden Phillpotts

If it were but known that the combined might of the world was against aggression, the war-minded could only seek his salvation in peace, perceiving that further ostentatious preparations for war were idle. — Eden Phillpotts

The only shadow thrown by a devoted friendship, Brendon, is the knowledge that it must some day come to an end ... Yet who would deny himself the glory of friendship, before the menace that it must sooner or later finish? A close amity and understanding, a discovery of kindred spirits, is the most precious experiences within the reach of mankind. — Eden Phillpotts

I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build. — Eden Phillpotts

You are but a tiny cluster upon the vines of heaven, where the grapes are worlds; yet you hold the power to ripen your bitter berries and add to the eternal vintage of cosmic sweetness if so you will. — Eden Phillpotts

Those who seek to impress upon us that they are gentlemen will usually be found mistaken. — Eden Phillpotts

The biggest fool may come out with a bit of sense when you least expect it. — Eden Phillpotts

Nine-nine of every hundred among you probably desire peace, while the balance may hold war a condition to be preferred; but what can be the mental norm of statesmanship where such a minority conquer the peace-lovers? — Eden Phillpotts

No mean woman can cook well. It calls for a generous spirit, a light hand, and a large heart. — Eden Phillpotts

Beer drinking doesn't do half the harm of lovemaking. — Eden Phillpotts

You are a cruel and lying species. You have not kept faith with evolution; you have not kept faith with yourselves; you have not kept faith with your own prophets and seers. — Eden Phillpotts

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none. — Eden Phillpotts

We always think every other man's job is easier than our own. The better he does it, the easier it looks. — Eden Phillpotts

You never know what a fool you can be till life gives you the chance. — Eden Phillpotts

A happy marriage is still the greatest treasure within the gift of fortune. — Eden Phillpotts

I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it. — Eden Phillpotts

As for the largest-hearted of us, what is the word we write most often in our cheque-books? Self. — Eden Phillpotts

We are often jealous of our little secrets, though to another ear they generally convey neither profit nor entertainment. — Eden Phillpotts

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. — Eden Phillpotts

A Socialist State demands precisely the same human symbols as that of Fascist or Nazi, and the same surrender of human liberties if it is to succeed. — Eden Phillpotts