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Quote by James Kenneth Stephen

“Will there never come a season Which shall rid us from the curse? Of a prose which knows no reason And an unmelodious verse: When the world shall cease to wonder At the genius of an Ass, And a boy's eccentric blunder Shall not bring success to pass: When mankind shall be delivered From the clash of magazines, And the inkstand shall be shivered Into countless smithereens: When there stands a muzzled stripling, Mute, beside a muzzled bore: When the Rudyards cease from Kipling And the Haggards Ride no more.”

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James Kenneth Stephen

James Kenneth Stephen was a British poet, born on February 25, 1859, and died on February 3, 1892. His poetry is known for its deep emotion and unique style. more

“There were two good fellows I used to know. --How distant it all appears! We played together in football weather, And messed together for years: Now one of them's wed, and the other's dead So long that he's hardly missed Save by us, who messed with him years ago: But we're all in the old School List.”

Knows Years Long Two School Together Used Know How Football Years Ago Fellows Lists Weather Old School

Book:Lapsus Calami and Other Verses

Source: Lapsus Calami and Other Verses

“I see drawings and pictures in the poorest huts, in the dirtiest corner. And my mind is drawn toward these things by an irresistible force.”

Corners Drawing Poorest Huts

Author:Vincent Van Gogh

“Republic of the West, Enlightened, free, sublime, Unquestionably best Production of our time.”

West Productions Our Time Enlightened Republic Sublime

Book:Lapsus Calami and Other Verses

Source: Lapsus Calami and Other Verses

“In short, if your body or mind Or your soul or your purse come to grief, You need only get drunk, and you'll find Complete and immediate relief.”