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Lafcadio Hearn, born on June 27, 1850, and died on September 26, 1904, was a renowned writer. His works spanned various fields such as literature, folklore, and travel literature, known for his unique perspective and profound insights.

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Famous Lafcadio Hearn Quotes

“One of the great defects of English books printed in the last century is the want of an index.”

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Book:Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn

Source: Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn

“Literary success of any enduring kind is made by refusing to do what publishers want, by refusing to write what the public wants, by refusing to accept any popular standard, by refusing to write anything to order.”

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“The fact, however, to which I want to call attention is that the master of Judo never relies upon his own strength. He scarcely uses his own strength in the greatest emergency. Then what does he use? Simply the strength of his antagonist. The force of the enemy is the only means by which that enemy is overcome.”

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Author:Lafcadio Hearn

About the Author

Born: June 27, 1850
Died: September 26, 1904
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 57

Books & Sources

Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio HearnRelated source material

The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn Including the Japanese LettersRelated source material

A Japanese Miscellany: Strange Stories, Folklore Gleanings, Studies Here & ThereRelated source material

Books and HabitsRelated source material

Exotics and RetrospectivesRelated source material

Gleanings in Buddha-Fields (Annotated Edition)Related source material

Glimpses of Unfamiliar JapanRelated source material

In Ghostly JapanRelated source material

Japan: An Attempt at InterpretationRelated source material

Japanese Ghost StoriesRelated source material

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