Quotes by James, Henry

The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without i >>

People talk about the conscience, but it seems to me one must just bri >>

In museums and palaces we are alternate radicals and conservatives. >>

Quotations about Books - Reading

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as >>

You will, I am sure, agree with me that... if page 534 only finds us i >>

The first time I read an excellent work, it is to me just as if I gain >>

The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting.

James, Henry