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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

“In what else, pray, does man differ from the other animals except in that he is used by words?”

Men Doe Used Animal Praying

Book:Figures of Earth

Source: Figures of Earth

“As it is, plain reasoning assures me I am not indispensable to the universe: but with this reasoning, somehow, does not travel my belief.”

Doe Universe Belief Reasoning Indispensable

Book:The Essential James Branch Cabell Collection

Source: The Essential James Branch Cabell Collection

“What is man that his welfare be considered? An ape who chatters of kinship with the archangels while he very filthily digs for groundnuts. And yet I perceive that this same man is a maimed God. He is condemned under penalty to measure eternity with an hourglass and infinity with a yardstick and what is more, he very nearly does it.”

Men Doe Eternity Perceive Welfare Infinity Penalties Apes Kinship Chatter Archangel Yardsticks Hourglass

Author:James Branch Cabell

“The touch of time does more than the club of Hercules.”

Doe Time Clubs

Book:The Witch-woman: A Trilogy about Her

Source: The Witch-woman: A Trilogy about Her

About the Author

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

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