James Quotes

806 James quotes by 590 unique authors

Mr. Henry James writes fiction as if it were a painful duty. — Oscar Wilde
In the 18th century, James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny, and Richard Arkwright pioneered the water-propelled spinning frame which led to the mass production of… — A. N. Wilson
Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me… — Amy Winehouse
Look at every action movie in Hollywood. Every leading man from Spider-Man to Batman to James Bond, 'Bourne Identity', every one of them possesses martial… — Donnie Yen
I don't take modern hip-hop as real. It's entertaining, it's fake, like James Bond. — Emmanuel Jal
The walls were wet and sticky, and peach juice was dripping from the ceiling. James opened his mouth and caught some of it on his… — Roald Dahl
He was a fugitive, lurking soul, James Leer. He didn't belong anywhere, but things went much better for him in places where nobody belonged. — Michael Chabon
Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles. — Ian Fleming
For long the two enemies looked at one another, Hook shuddering slightly, and Peter with the strange smile upon his face. "So, Pan," said Hook… — James M. Barrie
By all means let's be open-minded, but not so open-minded that our brains drop out. -this quote is actually found in Carl Sagan's book The… — Richard Dawkins
I'm so unfamiliar with the gym, I call it James! — Ellen DeGeneres
Too many!' James shouted, and slammed the door behind him. — Susan Cooper
There was a piece of ornamental water immediately below the parapet, on the other side, into which Mr. James Harthouse had a very strong inclination… — Charles Dickens
Sometimes you remind me a lot of James. He called it my 'furry little problem' in company. Many people were under the impression that I… — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
You are nearly there," said James. "Very close. We are...so proud of you. — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
You'll stay with me?' Until the very end,' said James. — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Cats are cats . . . the world over! These intelligent, peace-loving, four-footed friends- who are without prejudice, without hate, without greed- may someday teach… — Lilian Jackson Braun
Maybe I could just James Bond my way down the cable if I draped the scarf over it, clinging to the ends as my body… — Katie MacAlister
Henry James was one of the nicest old ladies I ever met. — William Faulkner
It occurs to me to wonder: do I believe in any god, or even positively not believe, as James does? I believe in systems and… — Emma Bull

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