“England has always been disinclined to accept human nature.” — E. M. Forster Quote

England has always been disinclined to accept human nature.

The English countryside, its growth and its destruction, is a genuine and tragic theme.

To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art; men can only make us feel small in the wrong way.

History develops, art stands still.

Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.

I actually think that secrets are just a part of human nature and that everybody should have some.

I mean, you always want everybody to pat you on the back and tell you you're wonderful every time you do something; I think that's human nature.

Socialism ruins societies because it misunderstands human nature.

Criminality is a basic part of human nature.

I can understand why people want to know who 'the real Ruth Jones' is. That's human nature. But do you ever get that from an interview?