To give up the task of reforming society is to give up one's responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton More Quotes by Alan Paton More Quotes From Alan Paton 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 The Afrikaner has nowhere to go, and thats why he would rather destroy himself than capitulate. Alan Paton nowhere-to-go 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