"I have always found that actively lovingsaves one from a morbid preoccupationwith the shortcomings of society." ― Alan Paton From Alan Paton Novelist Added on 1/31/2026 About Alan Paton Alan Paton was a South African novelist, educator, and anti-apartheid activist. He is best known for the novel Cry, the Beloved Country. He also played a public role in liberal opposition to apartheid-era policy. Born: 1903-01-11 Died: 1988-04-12 View all quotes from Alan Paton