"Some Critics on the Hearth are not only……" — James Payn
"Some Critics on the Hearth are not only good-natured, but have rather too high, or, if that is impossible, let us say too pronounced, an opinion of the abilities of their literary friends."
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26 Quotes by James Payn
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A nobler example, because a less personal one, of the pinch of poverty, is when it prevents the accomplishment of…
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I never had a piece of toast particularly long and wide, But fell upon the sanded floor, And always on…
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A great philosopher has stated that the worst evil of poverty is, that it makes folks ridiculous; by which, I…
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And what holds good of verse holds infinitely better in respect to prose.
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A man with an invention on which he has spent his life, but has no means to get it developed…
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As a rule, anyone who can tell a good story can write one, so there really need be no mistake…
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For my part, I do not much believe in the predilections of boyhood.
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In all highly civilised communities Pretence is prominent, and sooner or later invades the regions of Literature.
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For my part, I do not feel that the scheme of future happiness, which ought by rights to be in…
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How large and varied is the educational bill of fare set before every young gentleman in Great Britain; and to…
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One forgives the critic - perhaps - but never the good-natured friend.
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It is certain, indeed, that the sacred writers were apt to make great allowances for people with empty stomachs, and…
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A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities.
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To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities,…
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Men take only their needs into consideration - never their abilities.
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As you get older, the physical abilities decrease, which is particularly frustrating because your brain gets so good! So as…
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There's always an element of self delusion among people who believe they ought to be President. There's an underestimation of…
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The University brings out all abilities, including incapability.
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I would be a fool to deny my own abilities.
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To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service,…
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Confidence can get you where you want to go, and getting there is a daily process. It's so much easier…
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