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Expatriated Americans, even Henry James himself, have always seemed to me somewhat anchorless, rudderless, drifting before thewind.
— Virginia Gildersleeve
It might seem that an egg which has succeeded in being fresh has done all that can reasonably be expected of it.
— Henry James
Life is a predicament which precedes death.
— Henry James
The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.
— Henry James
Most English talk is a quadrille in a sentry-box.
— Henry James
Be one on whom nothing is lost.
— Henry James
It is no wonder he wins every game. He has never done a thing in his life exept play games
— Henry James
The practice of "reviewing" ... in general has nothing in common with the art of criticism.
— Henry James
Things are always different from what they might be.
— Henry James
The nearest we have to a Henry James or an Edith Wharton of the East Coast's Wasp upper classes.
— Charlotte Curtis
One should try to be one's own best friend and to give one's self, in this manner, distinguished company.
— Henry James
When you are embarrassed, do as you think best, and you will do very well. When you are in a difficulty, judge for yourself.
— Henry James
was all very interesting." She continued to look at me. "You don't think that," she then simply stated. "What have I to gain
— Henry James
The ancient codes were doubtless originally suggested by the discovery and diffusion of the art of writing.
— Henry James Sumner Maine
I looked at the place with my heart beating as I had known it to do in the dentist's parlor.
— Henry James
A family is a little world within doors; the miniature resemblance of the great worls without
— Henry James
... a prudent archer has always a second bowstring
— Henry James
Henry James would probably roll over in his grave if he knew he was in any way responsible for this book.
— Garth Risk Hallberg
Then again I shifted my eyes-I faced what I had to face.
— Henry James
