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James Payn Quotes

James Payn quotes

English Novelist February 28, 1830 – March 25, 1898

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One would think that in writing about literary men and matters there would be no difficulty in finding a title for one's essay, or that any embarrassment which might arise would be from excess of material. I find this, however, far from being the case. James Payn
It is quite extraordinary how very various are the opinions entertained on this point, and, before sifting them, one must be careful in the first place to eliminate from our inquiry the cases of that considerable class of persons who pinch themselves. James Payn
A nobler example, because a less personal one, of the pinch of poverty, is when it prevents the accomplishment of some cherished scheme for the benefit of the human race. James Payn
James Payn quote: "Nor, in our own country, must we fail to take notice of the..."
Nor, in our own country, must we fail to take notice of the establishment of School Boards. James Payn
The idea of bringing young people up to Literature is doubtless calculated to raise the eyebrows almost as much as the suggestion of bringing them up to the Stage. James Payn
James Payn quote: "In all highly civilised communities Pretence is prominent, and..."
In all highly civilised communities Pretence is prominent, and sooner or later invades the regions of Literature. James Payn
It has often struck me that the relation of two important members of the social body to one another has never been sufficiently considered, or treated of, so far as I know, either by the philosopher or the poet. James Payn
James Payn quote: "For my part, I do not much believe in the predilections of..."
For my part, I do not much believe in the predilections of boyhood. James Payn
James Payn quote: "But, on the other hand, the occasional and precarious dripping..."
But, on the other hand, the occasional and precarious dripping of coppers has by no means a genial effect. James Payn
It is better, however, for his own reputation that the story-teller should risk a few actions for libel on account of these unfortunate coincidences than that he should adopt the melancholy device of using blanks or asterisks. James Payn

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