To the truly benevolent mind, indeed, nothing is more satisfactory than to hear of a miser denying himself the necessaries of life a little too far and ridding us of his presence altogether. James Payn altogetherbenevolentdeny Change image and share on social
For my part, I do not feel that the scheme of future happiness, which ought by rights to be in preparation for me, will be at all interfered with by my not meeting again the man I have in my. mind. James Payn feelfuturehappiness Change image and share on social
But, on the other hand, the occasional and precarious dripping of coppers has by no means a genial effect. James Payn copperdripeffect Change image and share on social
And what holds good of verse holds infinitely better in respect to prose. James Payn goodholdinfinitely Change image and share on social
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 bodyconsiderimportant share on social
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 accomplishmentbenefitcherish Change image and share on social
There are, it is true, at present no great prizes in literature such as are offered by the learned professions, but there are quite as many small ones - competences; while, on the other hand, it is not so much of a lottery. James Payn competencegreathand share on social
Nor, in our own country, must we fail to take notice of the establishment of School Boards. James Payn boardcountryestablishment Change image and share on social
As a rule, anyone who can tell a good story can write one, so there really need be no mistake about his qualification; such a man will be careful not to be wearisome, and to keep his point, or his catastrophe, well in hand. James Payn carefulcatastrophegood share on social
One forgives the critic - perhaps - but never the good-natured friend. James Payn criticforgivefriend Change image and share on social
