Elizabeth Goudge
Born: 04-23-1900
Elizabeth Goudge was a renowned British author known for her evocative and richly detailed novels. Born in 1900 in Somerset, England, she gained widespread acclaim with works like "The Little White Horse" and "Green Dolphin Street." Her writing often explores themes of spirituality and the beauty of the English countryside. Goudge's storytelling, marked by depth and empathy, continues to enchant readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Elizabeth Goudge
Quotes
There is no harm in being sometimes wrong — especially if one is promptly found out.
It is a very funny thing that the sleepier you are, the longer you take about getting to bed.
There is always something to be thankful for, if you will only look for it.
There is no magic greater than the magic of love.
It takes courage to love, but pain through love is the purifying fire which those who love generously know.
Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.
A good story is always more dazzling than a broken piece of truth.
All the little birds have flown and my heart is singing a sad song.
There is nothing so sad as the death of a dream.
It is no good expecting to escape dragons if you won't put a little courage into practising your arithmetic.
A love that is never tasted is no love at all.
Those who are never alone are alone in the most dreadful way.