If one is strong, one loves the more strongly.
HENRY JAMESDon’t try so much to form your character – it’s like trying to pull open a tight, tender young rose.
More Henry James Quotes
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What is character but the determination of incident? What is incident but the illustration of character?
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Things are always different from what they might be.
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An Englishman’s never so natural as when he’s holding his tongue.
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It’s never permitted to be surprised at the aberrations of born fools.
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I don’t want everyone to like me; I should think less of myself if some people did.
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Cats and monkeys; monkeys and cats; all human life is there.
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You wanted to look at life for yourself – but you were not allowed; you were punished for your wish.
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However British you may be, I am more British still.
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It is no wonder he wins every game. He has never done a thing in his life exept play games
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When you forget to eat, you know you’re alive.
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She feels in italics and thinks in CAPITALS.
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Judge everyone and everything for yourself.
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Live all you can; it’s a mistake not to.
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A man who pretends to understand women is bad manners. For him to really to understand them is bad morals.
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…he had long decided that abundant laughter should be the embellishment of the remainder of his days.
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