Sleep is an excellent way of listening to an opera. James Stephens excellentlistenopus Change image and share on social
To ask questions can become the laziest and wobbliest occupation of a mind, but when you must yourself answer the problem that you have posed, you will meditate your question with care and frame it with precision. James Stephens answercareframe share on social
We get wise by asking questions, and even if these are not answered, we get wise, for a well-packed question carries its answer on its back as a snail carries its shell. James Stephens answerbackcarry Change image and share on social
God did not need any assistance, but man did; bitterly he wanted it, and the giving of such assistance was the proper business of a woman. James Stephens assistancebitterlybusiness Change image and share on social
Women are stronger than men - they do not die of wisdom. James Stephens diemanstrong Change image and share on social
A secret is a weapon and a friend. James Stephens friendsecretweapon Change image and share on social
A woman is a branchy tree and man a singing wind; and from her branches carelessly he takes what he can find. James Stephens branchbranchycarelessly Change image and share on social
You must be fit to give before you can be fit to receive. James Stephens fitgivereceive Change image and share on social
Man works outwardly and inwardly - after rest, he has energy; after energy, he needs repose; so, when we have given instruction for a time, we need instruction and must receive it, or the spirit faints and wisdom herself grows bitter. James Stephens bitterenergyfaint share on social
A sword, a spade, and a thought should never be allowed to rust. James Stephens allowrustspade Change image and share on social
