You must be fit to give before you can be fit to receive. James Stephens fitgivereceive Change image and share on social
Men come of age at sixty, women at fifteen. James Stephens agefifteenman Change image and share on social
Let the past be content with itself, for man needs forgetfulness as well as memory. James Stephens contentforgetfulnessman Change image and share on social
The trouble of the king becomes the trouble of the subject, for how shall we live if judgement is withheld, or if faulty decisions are promulgated? James Stephens decisionfaultyjudgement Change image and share on social
To work is nothing; the king on his throne, the priest kneeling before the Holy Altar, all people in all places had to work, but no person at all need be a servant. James Stephens altarholyking Change image and share on social
The inexorable compulsion of all things is towards health or destruction, life or death, and we hasten our joys or our woes to the logical extreme. It is urgent, therefore, that we be joyous if we wish to live. James Stephens compulsiondeathdestruction 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
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
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
Chaos is the first condition. Order is the first law. Continuity is the first reflection. Quietude is the first happiness. James Stephens chaosconditioncontinuity Change image and share on social
