Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Henry James
- Art requires, above all things, a suppression of self, a subordination of one’s self to an idea.
- Art does not lie in copying nature.- Nature furnishes the material by means of which is to express a beauty still unexpressed in nature.-The artist beholds in nature more than she herself is conscious of.
- Art derives a considerable part of its beneficial exercise from flying in the face of presumptions.
- Americans will eat garbage provided you sprinkle it liberally with ketchup.
- An Englishman’s never so natural as when he’s holding his tongue.
- All roads lead to Rome, and there were times when it might have struck us that almost every branch of study or subject of conversation skirted forbidden ground.
- A swift carriage, of a dark night, rattling with four horses over roads that one can’t see–that’s my idea of happiness.
- A solitary maple on a woodside flames in single scarlet, recalls nothing so much as the daughter of a noble house dressed for a fancy ball, with the whole family gathered around to admire her before she goes.
- A man who pretends to understand women is bad manners. For him to really to understand them is bad morals.
- All the same don’t forget that you’re young — blessedly young; be glad of it on the contrary and live up to it. Live all you can; it’s a mistake not to. It doesn’t so much matter what you do in particular, so long as you have your life.
Henry James (1843-1916) was an influential American writer, known for his contributions to the genre of psychological realism and his intricate explorations of human consciousness. Born in New York City to a prominent intellectual family, James was exposed to literature and art from a young age. He traveled extensively throughout Europe and developed a cosmopolitan outlook, which greatly influenced his writing.
James produced a vast body of work, including novels, novellas, short stories, plays, and criticism. His notable novels include “The Portrait of a Lady,” “The Turn of the Screw,” and “The Wings of the Dove.” His writing often delved into complex psychological and moral themes, depicting the inner lives of his characters with meticulous detail.
Known for his dense prose style and nuanced characterizations, James’s works were celebrated for their exploration of social mores and the tension between American and European culture. He frequently examined the clash between the Old World and the New World, often focusing on Americans navigating the complexities of European society.
Throughout his career, James’s works underwent a transformation, shifting from earlier romantic themes to a more introspective and philosophical approach. His later novels experimented with narrative structure and explored the nature of perception and reality.
Henry James’s contributions to literature continue to be celebrated and studied today. His works have had a profound impact on the development of the modern novel, and his complex psychological portraits have left an indelible mark on the literary world.
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