The Afrikaner has nowhere to go, and thats why he would rather destroy himself than capitulate. Alan Paton More Quotes by Alan Paton More Quotes From Alan Paton because life slips away, and because I need for the rest of my journey a star that will not play false to me, a compass that will not lie. Alan Paton stars journey lying Forgive us all, for we all have trespasses. Alan Paton forgiving I am a weak and sinful man, but God put His hands on me, that is all. Alan Paton cry-the-beloved-country men hands You ask yourself not if this or that is expedient, but if it is right. Alan Paton ask right yourself you God forgives us... who am I not to forgive? Alan Paton forgive who-am-i us god