In that wide struggle which we call Progress, evil is always the aggressor and the vanquished, and it is right that this should be so, for without its onslaughts and depredations humanity might fall to a fat slumber upon its cornsacks and die snoring. James Stephens aggressorcallcornsacks share on social
A sword, a spade, and a thought should never be allowed to rust. James Stephens allowrustspade Change image and share on social
We are washed both on coming into the world and on going out of it, and we take no pleasure from the first washing nor any profit from the last. James Stephens comepleasureprofit Change image and share on social
Sleep is an excellent way of listening to an opera. James Stephens excellentlistenopus Change image and share on social
Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will. James Stephens braveryconquercuriosity Change image and share on social
God did not need any assistance, but man did; bitterly he wanted it, and the giving of such assistance was the proper business of a woman. James Stephens assistancebitterlybusiness Change image and share on social
To ask questions can become the laziest and wobbliest occupation of a mind, but when you must yourself answer the problem that you have posed, you will meditate your question with care and frame it with precision. James Stephens answercareframe share on social
Women are stronger than men - they do not die of wisdom. James Stephens diemanstrong Change image and share on social
A woman is a branchy tree and man a singing wind; and from her branches carelessly he takes what he can find. James Stephens branchbranchycarelessly Change image and share on social
A secret is a weapon and a friend. James Stephens friendsecretweapon Change image and share on social
