George Norman Douglas, renowned as Norman Douglas, was a prolific British writer. He is distinguished for his novel ‘South Wind’ which was published in 1917. He also gained a lot of recognition for his travel books like ‘Old Calabria’ which was published in 1915. Some of his other notable works include ‘Unprofessional Tales’, ‘Siren Land’, ‘London Street Games’, ‘Alone’, ‘One Day’, ‘Late Harvest’, ‘Footnote on Capri’, ‘Roger William’s Lunch With Elizabeth David’ amongst others. His travel books were a combination of fine prose, erudition, whimsicality and insight. Following are the most popular, famous and inspiring quotes and sayings by Norman Douglas which have been curated from his writings, books, novels, thoughts, prose, life and works. Presenting some famous quotable quotes and thoughts by Norman Douglas.
The longer one lives, the more one realizes that nothing is a dish for every day.
George Norman Douglas
A man can believe a considerable deal of rubbish, and yet go about his daily work in a rational and cheerful manner.
George Norman Douglas
They who are all things to their neighbors cease to be anything to themselves.
George Norman Douglas
Shall I give you my recipe for happiness? I find everything useful and nothing indispensable. I find everything wonderful and nothing miraculous. I reverence the body. I avoid first causes like the plague.
The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship.
George Norman Douglas
There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respect; it bids a man to ponder or create; and in this dim corner of himself he can take refuge and find consolations which the society of his fellow creatures does not provide.
