Henry James

Novelist American 1843 – 1916

American novelist known for psychological novels and The Turn of the Screw.

381 quotes

"To judge another is to reveal one's own values and limitations."
Philosophy
"Health is a kind of wealth that only the wealthy appreciate."
Health
"The purpose of art is not to decorate walls but to transform minds."
Art
"In matters of the heart, we are all equally foolish and wise."
Relationships
"Leadership is the art of making others believe in themselves."
Leadership
"The test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching."
"To forgive is not to forget, but to remember without bitterness."
Peace
"Money is a wonderful servant but a terrible master."
Money
"The moment one gives close attention to any thing, it becomes interesting."
Philosophy
"Inspiration comes to those who are prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"The greatest strength is the ability to remain gentle in a harsh world."
Strength
"To live deeply is to leave deeply; to love fully is to suffer fully."
Life
"The human spirit is capable of bearing any hardship if the heart is willing."
Motivation
"Beauty and truth are not always comfortable companions."
Beauty
"The tragedy of life is not that it ends, but that it does not truly begin."
Death
"To seek truth is to question everything, including one's own seeking."
Truth
"The greatest adventure is the exploration of one's own consciousness."
Adventure
"Character is built not in moments of triumph but in moments of failure."
Courage
"The duty of a writer is to tell the truth as he sees it, consequences be damned."
Literature
"To belong to something larger than one's self is to find meaning."
Faith
"The most profound lessons come disguised as trivial events."
Wisdom