Quotes by James Anthony Froude

James Anthony Froude (1818-1894) was a renowned English historian, biographer, and novelist, celebrated for his incisive writings that shaped Victorian historiography. Born in Devonshire, Froude was deeply influenced by the turbulent social and religious changes of his time. He is perhaps best known for his monumental work, "The History of England," which delves into the Tudor period with a blend of narrative flair and critical analysis. Froude's legacy endures in his ability to weave complex historical narratives that reflect the cultural ethos of his era.

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"Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children."

James Anthony Froude

"Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself."

James Anthony Froude

"A person possessed with an idea cannot be reasoned with."

James Anthony Froude

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