Home / Quotes / Quote by James Stephens

Quote by James Stephens

“Be at peace all of you, for hunger has a whip, and he will drive the strange away in the night.”

Work

This book compiles a variety of Irish fairy tales, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and folklore of Ireland. The stories are known for their enchanting narratives and unique characters, reflecting the traditional storytelling style of the Irish people. more

Author

James Stephens

James Stephens, born on February 9, 1882, in Ireland, was a renowned novelist. His unique writing style and profound emotional expression have won the admiration of readers. Throughout his life, Stephens wrote numerous novels, many of which have become classics of Irish literature. more

“Let us imagine the reaction of humankind’s future historians and anthropologists. With the benefit of perspective, will they look back on our religious beliefs and categorize them as the mythologies of an unenlightened time? Will they look at our gods as we look at Zeus? Will they collect our sacred scriptures and banish them to that dusty bookshelf of history?”

Religion Mythology

Author:Dan Brown

“The average Pakistani student is brought up on a mix of dogma and mythology that does not encourage respect for facts or empiricism.”

Mythology Dogma Pakistan Empricism

Book:Reimagining Pakistan: Transforming a Dysfunctional Nuclear State

Source: Reimagining Pakistan: Transforming a Dysfunctional Nuclear State

“And though the dead forget the dead in the house of Hades, even there I shall still remember my beloved companion.”

Love Hell Mythology Greek

Book:The Light that Binds Us

Source: The Light that Binds Us

“When the work was done Gabriel would compose music for the bone trumpet, a lament for Vissarion played on an instrument made from Vissarion's femur. Vissarion would be pleased, he thought, that his remains had become music, leaping into life like Athene from the thigh of Zeus.”