Said Quotes by E. M. Forster

8 Said quotes by E. M. Forster

Eight Forster excerpts where “said” frames his elegant, socially aware prose. The collection offers a concise glimpse of his nuanced character insights and timeless elegance.

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How do I know what I have to say wntil I see what I have said?

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Most of life is so dull that there is nothing to be said about it, and the books and talks that would…

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I don't know what to think until I see what I've said.

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She had been so wicked that in all her life she had done only one good deed-given an onion to a beggar.…

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I have said that each aspect of the novel demands a different quality of the reader. Well, the prophetic aspect demands two…

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'Oh, poor, poor fellow!' said Mrs. Elliot with a remorse that was sincere, though her congratulations would not have been.

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Most of life is so dull that there is nothing to be said about it, and the books and talk that would…

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In the light of her son's comment she reconsidered the scene at the mosque, to see whose impression was correct. Yes it…

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Ah, but you see, I didn't want to be fair.

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