"In England, literary pretence is more universal than……" — James Payn

"In England, literary pretence is more universal than elsewhere from our method of education."

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26 Quotes by James Payn

James Payn has 26 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

A nobler example, because a less personal one, of the pinch of poverty, is when it prevents the accomplishment of…
I never had a piece of toast particularly long and wide, But fell upon the sanded floor, And always on…
A great philosopher has stated that the worst evil of poverty is, that it makes folks ridiculous; by which, I…
And what holds good of verse holds infinitely better in respect to prose.
A man with an invention on which he has spent his life, but has no means to get it developed…
As a rule, anyone who can tell a good story can write one, so there really need be no mistake…
For my part, I do not much believe in the predilections of boyhood.
In all highly civilised communities Pretence is prominent, and sooner or later invades the regions of Literature.
For my part, I do not feel that the scheme of future happiness, which ought by rights to be in…
How large and varied is the educational bill of fare set before every young gentleman in Great Britain; and to…
One forgives the critic - perhaps - but never the good-natured friend.
It is certain, indeed, that the sacred writers were apt to make great allowances for people with empty stomachs, and…

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More Education Quotes

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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. — Aristotle
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. — Aristotle
Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them… — Aristotle
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. — Aristotle
All men by nature desire knowledge. — Aristotle
The educated differ from the uneducated as much as the living from the dead. — Aristotle
Education is the best provision for old age. — Aristotle
You teach best what you most need to learn. — Richard Bach
The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work. — Richard Bach
Music - that's been my education. There's not a day that goes by that I take it for granted. — Billie Joe Armstrong
Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as… — Mary Kay Ash
When bright young minds can't afford college, America pays the price. — Arthur Ashe

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