George MacDonald
Born: 01-01-1862
George MacDonald was a pioneering Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister known for his influential works in fantasy literature. Born in 1824, he is credited with shaping the modern fantasy genre, inspiring writers like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. MacDonald's notable works include "Phantastes" and "The Princess and the Goblin." Beyond fiction, his theological writings reflect his deep faith and imaginative storytelling, making him a beloved figure in literary history.
Book summaries for books written by George MacDonald
Quotes
The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.
What you imagine, you may become.
The best thing you can do for your fellow, next to rousing his conscience, is — not to give him things to think about, but to wake things up that are in him.
The only true way to avert the evil would be to beget the good.
To be truthful is to be in the kingdom.
I have more than once had to eat my own words, and I must confess that I have always found them very nourishing.
There is no music like your own soul’s.
We are all of us to some extent capable of the most heroic actions.
The world is full of such wonderful things, I’m sure there must be more magic in it than we know of.
To love is to be.
No one can decide what is right and wrong for another person.
We are not meant to live in darkness; we are meant to seek the light.