John Galsworthy - Joy: "Justice is a machine that, when someone has once given it the starting push, rolls on of Itself."

Born into a wealthy family, John Galsworthy pursued law before turning to writing, influenced by friendships with notable figures like Joseph Conrad. His secret affair with Ada Nemesis Pearson Cooper lasted a decade before they married in 1905. Galsworthy's literary career began with short stories, but he gained fame with plays and novels, particularly "The Forsyte Saga," which critiques upper-middle-class society. An advocate for social reform, he addressed issues like women's rights and censorship. He received the Nobel Prize in 1932 and passed away in 1933.