Quotes by Robert Staughton Lynd

There are some people who want to throw their arms round you simply because it is Christmas there are other people who want to strangle you simply because it is Christmas.

Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve.

Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with.

Most of us can remember a time when a birthday - especially if it was ones own - brightened the world as if a second sun has risen.

Cut quarrels out of literature, and you will have very little history or drama or fiction or epic poetry left.