Quotes from Hugh Walpole

Men are often capable of greater things than they perform.

The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one's relationship has a glowing depth, beauty, and joy as the years increase.

Happiness comes, I know, from some spring within a man — from some curious adjustment to life.

Tisn't life that matters! 'Tis the courage you bring to it.

Art and life ought to be hurriedly remarried and brought to live together.

All paraphrases and expletives are so much in disuse that soon the only way of making love will be to say, "Lie down.

Happiness comes from within a man, from some curious adjustment to life.

Happiness comes from ... some curious adjustment to life.

The happiest people I have known in this world have been the Saints-and, after these, the men and women who get immediate and conscious enjoyment from little things.

Don't play for safety - it's the most dangerous thing in the world.

In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.

Happiness comes from... some curious adjustment to life.

I almost think there is no wisdom comparable to that of exchanging what is called the realities of life for dreams