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Quote by James Hilton

“Laziness in doing stupid things can be a great virtue.”

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James Hilton's classic tale explores themes of utopia and the human quest for enlightenment through the eyes of a British mountaineer who discovers the valley. more

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James Hilton

James Hilton, a British novelist, was born on September 9, 1900, and died on December 20, 1954. He is best known for his novel 'Lost Horizon', which depicts a mysterious and enchanting utopian community located on the Himalayas. more

“The first quarter-century of your life was doubtless lived under the cloud of being too young for things, while the last quarter-century would normally be shadowed by the still darker cloud of being too old for them; and between those two clouds, what small and narrow sunlight illumines a human lifetime!”

Firsts Humans Stills Two Lasts Young Century Lifetime Clouds Quarters Sunlight

Book:Lost Horizon

Source: Lost Horizon

“Surely there comes a time when counting the cost and paying the price aren't things to think about any more. All that matters is value - the ultimate value of what one does.”

Thinking Doe Matter Values Cost Ultimate Counting There Comes A Time Counting The Cost

Author:James Hilton

“The exhaustion of the passions is the beginning of wisdom.”

Passion Exhaustion

Book:LOST HORIZON - The Legend of Shangri-La: Adventure Classic

Source: LOST HORIZON - The Legend of Shangri-La: Adventure Classic

“When it comes to believing things without actual evidence, we all incline to what we find most attractive.”