Words of Wisdom: Henry James

By Students' Academy

Henry James, one of the greatest short story and novel writers, has produced such wonderful stories that readers from all age groups remain absorbed and entertained once they begin reading his stories.

Though being an American writer, he spent a major part of his life in England. Henry James is said to be one of the most distinguished writers in American literature. He has enabled himself to be ensconced among the leading figures of the 19th century literary realism.

His short stories mostly rely on very powerful realism, and the subject matters are picked from everyday life. His witty remarks and memorable lines in his works are highly admired. Some of his most beautiful lines have even become well known quotations.

In the present collection, you will find hundreds of such beautiful thoughts which are not only full of wisdom but also teeming with thought provoking ideas and enlightening elements.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raja Sharma
• Release date: Mar 19, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310933219

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Words of Wisdom: Henry James

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Introduction

Henry James was an American writer, but he spent major part of his life in Britain. He is considered as one of the most prominent writers in American literature. He has his distinct place among the leading figures of 19th century literary realism.

His novels and short stories are still as much admired as they were when they were published. He is known for his witty remarks and memorable lines in his works. Some of his most effective lines in his stories and novels have become very popular quotations.

In this book we have included hundreds of memorable sentences and lines written by Henry James. They are definitely going to prove their wisdom and readers will definitely be enlightened.

Section One

Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.

Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.

I'm glad you like adverbs — I adore them; they are the only qualifications I really much respect.

It's time to start living the life you've imagined.

"It has made me better loving you... it has made me wiser, and easier, and brighter. I used to want a great many things before, and to be angry that I did not have them. Theoretically, I was satisfied. I flattered myself that I had limited my wants. But I was subject to irritation; I used to have morbid sterile hateful fits of hunger, of desire. Now I really am satisfied, because I can’t think of anything better. It’s just as when one has been trying to spell out a book in the twilight, and suddenly the lamp comes in. I had been putting out my eyes over the book of life, and finding nothing to reward me for my pains;