For my part, I do not much believe in the predilections of boyhood. James Payn boyhoodpartpredilection Change image and share on social
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! James Payn affordbillbritain share on social
Nature of course is the best guide in the matter of choosing a pursuit. James Payn chooseguidematter Change image and 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 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
