Knowledge, may it be said, is higher than magic and is more to be sought. It is quite possible to see what is happening and yet not know what is forward, for while seeing is believing, it does not follow that either seeing or believing is knowing. James Stephens believefollowforward share on social
Life runs to death as its goal, and we should go towards that next stage of experience either carelessly as to what must be, or with a good, honest curiosity as to what may be. James Stephens carelesslycuriositydeath Change image and share on social
Quietness is the beginning of virtue. To be silent is to be beautiful. Stars do not make a noise. James Stephens beautifulbeginmake Change image and share on social
A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside. James Stephens birdgoldinside Change image and share on social
Finality is death. Perfection is finality. Nothing is perfect. There are lumps in it. James Stephens deathfinalitylump Change image and share on social
When a woman speaks to a man about the love she feels for another man, she is not liked. James Stephens feltloveman Change image and share on social
