James Payn

How large and varied is the educational bill of fare set before every young gentleman in Great Britain; and to judge by the mental stamina it affords him in most cases, what a waste of good food it is!

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These are some quotes by English author James Payn Novelist, who lived between February 28, 1830 and March 25, 1898.

Quotes by James Payn

Cultivating literature as I do upon a little oatmeal, and driving, when in a position to be driven at all, in that humble vehicle, the 'bus, I have had, perhaps, exceptional opportunities for observing their mutual position and behaviour; and it is very peculiar.

James Payn

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In England, literary pretence is more universal than elsewhere from our method of education.

James Payn

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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

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