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John Jay Chapman was an American author known for his wit and social commentary. Born on March 2, 1862, he was a prominent figure in the literary world of his time. Chapman's work often focused on political and social issues, and he was a fierce critic of the political establishment. He passed away on November 4, 1933.

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“There are plenty of people to whom the crucial problem of their lives never get presented in terms that they can understand.”

People Problem Term Society Plenty Crucial

Book:William Lloyd Garrison

Source: William Lloyd Garrison

“People get so in the habit of worry that if you save them from drowning and put them on a bank to dry in the sun with hot chocolate and muffins they wonder whether they are catching cold.”

People Ifs Happiness Wonder Worry Sun Cold Habit Hot Dry Chocolate Drowning Catching Muffins Not Worrying Worry And Fear Worry Fear Hot Chocolate

Author:John Jay Chapman

“People who love soft methods and hate iniquity forget this; that reform consists in taking a bone from a dog. Philosophy will not do it.”

People Love Philosophy Hate Forget Dog Method Bones Reform Hate People Iniquity

Book:Practical Agitation

Source: Practical Agitation

“The men and woman who make the best boon companions seem to have given up hope of doing something else...some defect of talent or opportunity has cut them off from their pet ambition and has thus left them with leisure to take an interest in their lives of others. Your ambition may be, it makes him keep his thoughts at home. But the heartbroken people - if I may use the word in a mild, benevolent sense - the people whose wills are subdued to fate, give us consolation, recognition, and welcome.”

“If you are to reach masses of people in this world, you must do it by a sign language. Whether your vehicle be commerce, literature, or politics, you can do nothing but raise signals, and make motions to the people.”

People Ifs World Literature Politics Language Can Do This World Mass Raises Vehicle Commerce Signals E Commerce Sign Language

Book:The Collected Works of John Jay Chapman: Politics

Source: The Collected Works of John Jay Chapman: Politics

“There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.”

People Thinking Mind

Book:John Jay Chapman and his letters ...

Source: John Jay Chapman and his letters ...

About the Author

Born: March 2, 1862
Died: November 4, 1933
Known for: Author
Quotes: 48

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Practical AgitationRelated source material

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