30 Quotes by Eden Phillpotts

The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.

I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it.

We always think every other man's job is easier than our own. The better he does it, the easier it looks.

You never know what a fool you can be till life gives you the chance.

A happy marriage is still the greatest treasure within the gift of fortune.

As for the largest-hearted of us, what is the word we write most often in our cheque-books? "Self.

Who said it first? We don't know, but very often we find the same ideas attributed to two different people. All we can do is give you both. . . . The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Beer drinking doesn't do half the harm of lovemaking.