A great philosopher has stated that the worst evil of poverty is, that it makes folks ridiculous; by which, I hope, he only means that, as in the above case, it places them in incongruous positions. James Payn badcaseevil Change image and share on social
It is better, however, for his own reputation that the story-teller should risk a few actions for libel on account of these unfortunate coincidences than that he should adopt the melancholy device of using blanks or asterisks. James Payn accountactionadopt share on social
The idea of bringing young people up to Literature is doubtless calculated to raise the eyebrows almost as much as the suggestion of bringing them up to the Stage. James Payn bringcalculatedoubtless Change image and share on social
In all highly civilised communities Pretence is prominent, and sooner or later invades the regions of Literature. James Payn civilisecommunityhighly Change image and share on social
There are, it is true, at present no great prizes in literature such as are offered by the learned professions, but there are quite as many small ones - competences; while, on the other hand, it is not so much of a lottery. James Payn competencegreathand share on social
How large and varied is the educational bill of fare set before every young gentleman in Great Britain; and to judge by the mental stamina it affords him in most cases, what a waste of good food it is! James Payn affordbillbritain share on social
The fact is, if a young man is naturally indolent, the spur of necessity will drive him but a very little way, while the having enough to live upon is often the means of preserving his self-respect. James Payn drivefactindolent Change image and share on social
To the truly benevolent mind, indeed, nothing is more satisfactory than to hear of a miser denying himself the necessaries of life a little too far and ridding us of his presence altogether. James Payn altogetherbenevolentdeny Change image and share on social
But, on the other hand, the occasional and precarious dripping of coppers has by no means a genial effect. James Payn copperdripeffect Change image and share on social
For my part, I do not feel that the scheme of future happiness, which ought by rights to be in preparation for me, will be at all interfered with by my not meeting again the man I have in my. mind. James Payn feelfuturehappiness Change image and share on social
