Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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What the Londoner sees in his mind's eye is that cluster of towers and pinnacles seen from Pentonville Hill and outlined against a foggy sunset, and the great arc of Barlow's train shed gaping to devour incoming engines, and the sudden burst of exuberant Gothic of the hotel seen from gloomy Judd Street.

John Betjeman's Popular Quotes

Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me it's the oil of life.

- John Betjeman

History must not be written with bias, and both sides must be given, even if there is only one side.

- John Betjeman

Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.

- John Betjeman

It's strange that those we miss the most Are those we take for granted.

- John Betjeman

I don't think I am any good. If I thought I was any good, I wouldn't be.

- John Betjeman

People's backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on to railways are public benefactors.

- John Betjeman

And now, dear Lord, I cannot wait Because I have a luncheon date.

- John Betjeman

On out deathbeds we're not going to regret all the work we didn't do. We're going to regret all the sex we didn't have!

- John Betjeman

There are two thing you need for a jolly good hymn.The first is a set of words that expresses the mood or sentiment of the worshipper.The second-and …

- John Betjeman