Elizabeth Goudge Quotes

A collection of quotes by Elizabeth Goudge.

Elizabeth Goudge (1900-1984) was a British author known for her enchanting novels, often set in idyllic English countryside. Born in Wells, England, Goudge began writing as a child and published her first novel, "Island Magic," in 1934. She gained widespread recognition with her best-selling works, including "The Little White Horse" (1946), which won the Carnegie Medal and served as inspiration for the movie "The Secret of Moonacre." Goudge's stories were renowned for their ability to transport readers to magical realms while exploring themes of love, faith, and the human spirit. Her captivating tales continue to enchant readers to this day.

I have known him nearly all my life, and I am going to marry

I have known him nearly all my life, and I am going to marry him, so that there won't ever be a time when I shan't know him.

Elizabeth Goudge

Love Marriage Knowing A Person

Most of the basic truths of life sound absurd at first heari

Most of the basic truths of life sound absurd at first hearing.

Elizabeth Goudge

Life Truth Sound

All human beings have their otherness and it is that which c

All human beings have their otherness and it is that which cries out to the heart.

Elizabeth Goudge

Love Empathy Uniqueness

Butterflies... not quite birds, as they were not quite flowe

Butterflies... not quite birds, as they were not quite flowers, mysterious and fascinating as are all indeterminate creatures.

Elizabeth Goudge

Insects

Faith given back to us after a night of doubt is a stronger

Faith given back to us after a night of doubt is a stronger thing, and far more valuable to us than faith that has never been tested.

Elizabeth Goudge

Faith