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John Galsworthy was an English novelist known for his profound insights into the social life of late Victorian England. His works often focus on social classes and moral issues, with the Forsyte Saga series being particularly famous.

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Famous John Galsworthy Quotes

“Humanism is the creed of those who believe that in the circle of enwrapping mystery, men's fates are in their own hands - a faith that for modern man is becoming the only possible faith.”

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Author:John Galsworthy

“We are all familiar with the argument: Make war dreadful enough, and there will be no war. And we none of us believe it.”

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of John Galsworthy (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of John Galsworthy (Illustrated)

“I think the greatest thing in the world is to believe in people.”

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Author:John Galsworthy

About the Author

Born: August 14, 1867
Died: January 31, 1933
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 81

Books & Sources

Delphi Complete Works of John Galsworthy (Illustrated)Related source material

The Forsyte SagaRelated source material

The Forsyte Saga Complete Edition: The Forsyte Saga + A Modern Comedy + End of the Chapter + On Forsyte ‘Change (A Prequel to Forsyte Saga): Complete Nine NovelsRelated source material

25 PlaysRelated source material

Delphi Works of John Galsworthy (Illustrated)Related source material

Flowering WildernessRelated source material

The Forsythe SagaRelated source material

The Forsyte Saga, Complete: England LiteratureRelated source material

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