“I am damnably sick of Italy, Italian and Italians, outrageously, illogically sick.... I hate to think that Italians ever did anything in the way of art.... What did they do but illustrate a page or so of the New Testament! They themselves think they have a monopoly in the line. I am dead tired of their bello and bellezza.”
James Joyce, born on February 2, 1882, and died on January 13, 1941, was an Irish novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, Joyce is celebrated for his contributions to modernist literature. His most famous work is 'Ulysses', which is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Other notable works include 'Dubliners' and 'Finnegans Wake'. more
“Man seeks his own good at the whole world's cost.”
“Tis looking downward makes one dizzy.”
“Imperfection means perfection hid.”
“The world and life's too big to pass for a dream”
“Praise is deeper than the lips”
“I do what many dream of, all their lives”
“At last awake from life, that insane dream we take for waking now.”