# Quote — E.M. Forster, Maurice

> He could control the body; it was the tainted soul that mocked his prayers.

- Author: [E.M. Forster](https://www.leafyquotes.com/em-forster.md)
- Book: [Maurice](https://www.leafyquotes.com/em-forster/maurice.md)
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