A.J. Cronin Quotes

Some temptations cannot be fought. One must close one's mind and fly from them

That is life ... to begin again when everything is lost!

...happiness (is) an inner state, wholly spiritual, independent... of worldly possession.

Every time I pass him he gives me the excommunication stare.

Even if my country remains in war with yours ... remember ... i am not your enemy.

Religions are many, reason is one, we are all brothers.

Funny ... I still can't believe in God." "Does that matter now?" ... "He believes in you.

The virtue of achievement is victory over oneself. Those who know this can never know defeat.

[Once plans for each eventuality are resolved, further] Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength.

Hell is the place where one has ceased to hope.

Hell is that state where one has ceased to hope.

You are very attractive. And your greatest charm is that you do not realise it!

We cannot measure Divine Providence by the yardstick of human mentality.