“The part of the philanthropist is indeed a dangerous one; and the man who would do his neighbour good must first study how not to do him evil, and must begin by pulling the beam out of his own eye.”
Quote by George MacDonald
Work
The Complete Works of George MacDonald: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry, Theological Writings & Essays (Illustrated): The Princess and the Goblin, Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, Lilith, England’s Antiphon, David Elginbrod, Malcolm, The Light Princess, The Golden Key and many more
The Complete Works of George MacDonald is a comprehensive compilation of the literary output of George MacDonald, a prominent 19th-century writer. The collection spans various genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, theological writings, and essays. It includes classic works like The Princess and the Goblin, Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, Lilith, England’s Antiphon, David Elginbrod, Malcolm, The Light Princess, and The Golden Key, among many others. This illustrated edition offers readers a rich exploration of MacDonald's imaginative and philosophical writing. more
Author
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more
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