James Hilton quotes

James Hilton was an English novelist best known for works like "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" and "Lost Horizon." His novels often explore themes of nostalgia, idealism, and the search for meaning. He influenced popular culture, with "Shangri-La" from "Lost Horizon" becoming part of the global imagination. Here are 7 of his quotes:

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. (James Hilton)

There's only one thing more important... and that is, after you've done what you set out to do, to feel that it's been worth doing.

James Hilton

The right mixture of caring and not caring - I suppose that's what love is.

James Hilton

People make mistakes in life through believing too much, but they have a damned dull time if they believe too little.

James Hilton

If you forgive people enough you belong to them, and they to you, whether either person likes it or not squatter's rights of the heart.

James Hilton

Have you ever been going somewhere with a crowd and you're certain it's the wrong road and you tell them, but they won't listen, so you just have to plod along in what you know is the wrong direction till somebody more important gets the same idea?

James Hilton

if we have not found the heaven within, we have not found the heaven without.

James Hilton

James Hilton

Occupation: English Novelist
Born: September 9, 1900
Died: December 20, 1954
Quotes count: 7

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