John Betjeman: Goodness

John Betjeman was English poet, writer and broadcaster. Explore interesting quotes on goodness.

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“One mark of good verse is surprise.”

John Betjeman

Radio Talk. BBC Radio 4 (2 August 1978)

“There are two things 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 perhaps even more important—is a good tune … with a simple popular melody.”

John Betjeman

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Mood

“Ghastly Good Taste, or a Depressing Story of the Rise and Fall of English Architecture.”

John Betjeman

Title and sub-title of book (1933)