E. M. Forster

"Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art's sake."

"To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art; men can only make us feel small in the wrong way."

"Love is always being given where it is not required."

"The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exists."

"If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country."

"History develops, art stands still."

"Only a struggle twists sentimentality and lust together into love."

"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."