"Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age."
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Quotes by James Joyce
James Joyce, born on February 2, 1882, in Dublin, Ireland, is often hailed as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His groundbreaking works, including "Ulysses," "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," and "Finnegans Wake," revolutionized narrative structure and language, exploring the complexities of human consciousness and identity. Joyce's innovative use of stream-of-consciousness and deep character exploration not only transformed modern literature but also established him as a pivotal figure in the Modernist movement. His legacy endures, inspiring countless authors and readers alike.
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"Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America."
James Joyce"I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day."
James Joyce"A man of genius makes no mistakes; his errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery."
James Joyce
"I think a child should be allowed to take his father's or mother's name at will on coming of age. Paternity is a legal fiction."
James Joyce"Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice, a revolt, in a sense, against actuality."
James Joyce"Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art; it is the part the schools cannot recognize."
James Joyce