“ We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. ”
E. M. Forster, A Room with a View (1908). copy citation
| Author | E. M. Forster |
|---|---|
| Source | A Room with a View |
| Topic | shadow good |
| Date | 1908 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2641/2641-h/2641-h.htm |
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“"That's exactly what I say. Why all this twiddling and twaddling over two Miss Alans?" "There is a certain amount of kindness, just as there is a certain amount of light," he continued in measured tones. "We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. Choose a place where you won't do harm--yes, choose a place where you won't do very much harm, and stand in it for all you are worth, facing the sunshine." "Oh, Mr. Emerson, I see you're clever!" "Eh--?"”
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