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James Branch Cabell was an American author born on April 14, 1879, and died on May 5, 1958. Known for his unique humor and satirical style, he is considered one of the most innovative writers in American literary history.

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Famous James Branch Cabell Quotes

“And one would worship a woman whom all perfections dower, But the other smiles at transparent wiles; and he quotes from Schopenhauer . Thus two by two we wrangle and blunder about the earth, And that body we share we may not spare; but the Gods have need of mirth.”

Needs May Two Body Earth Share Worship Perfection Spares Transparent Blunders Mirth Her Smile

Book:The Essential James Branch Cabell Collection

Source: The Essential James Branch Cabell Collection

“A manpossessesnothing certainlysavea brief loanof his own body.”

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Book:Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice

Source: Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice

“For all men have but a little while to live and none knows his fate thereafter. So that a man possesses nothing certainly save a brief loan of his body: and yet the body of man is capable of much curious pleasure.”

Knows Men Littles Body Pleasure Fate Capable Curious Loan

Book:Jurgen

Source: Jurgen

About the Author

Born: April 14, 1879
Died: May 5, 1958
Known for: Author
Quotes: 67

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