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Beloved Country Quotes

Nothing is ever quiet, except for fools.

Alan Paton (1950). “Cry, the beloved country”, Charles Scribner's Sons

But sorrow is better than fear. For fear impoverishes always, while sorrow may enrich.

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.97, Simon and Schuster

Now God be thanked that the name of a hill is such music, that the name of a river can heal.

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.56, Simon and Schuster

There is only one thing that has power completely, and that is love.

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.36, Simon and Schuster

For it is the dawn that has come, as it has come for a thousand centuries, never failing.

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.251, Simon and Schuster

I am a weak and sinful man, but God put His hands on me, that is all.

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.194, Simon and Schuster

There is a lovely road that runs from Ixopo into the hills.

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.2, Simon and Schuster

Happy the eyes that can close

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.9, Simon and Schuster