The mysteries of death and birth occupy women far more than is the case with men, to whom political and mercantile speculations are more congenial. James Stephens birthcasecongenial Change image and share on social
A man and a woman may become quite intimate in a quarter of an hour. Almost certainly will they endeavour to explain themselves to each other before many minutes have elapsed; but a man and a man will not do this, and even less so will a woman and a woman, for these are parallel lines which will never meet. James Stephens elapseendeavourexplain share on social
Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will. James Stephens braveryconquercuriosity 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
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
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
If men understood domestic economy half as well as women do, then their political economy and their entire consequent statecraft would not be the futil muddle which it is. James Stephens consequentdomesticeconomy Change image and share on social
Any fool can wash himself, but every wise man knows that it is an unnecessary labour, for nature will quickly reduce him to a natural and healthy dirtiness again. James Stephens dirtinessfoolhealthy 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
What the heart knows today the head will understand tomorrow. James Stephens headhearttoday Change image and share on social