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
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
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
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
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 behaviourbuscultivate share on social
One forgives the critic - perhaps - but never the good-natured friend. James Payn criticforgivefriend Change image and share on social
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
It is certain, indeed, that the sacred writers were apt to make great allowances for people with empty stomachs, and though I am well aware that the present profane ones think this very reprehensible, I venture to agree with the sacred writers. James Payn agreeallowanceapt share on social
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 arisecasedifficulty share on social
