8 Quotes by James Barrie

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    He was never more sinister than when he was most polite, which is probably the truest test of breeding; and the elegance of his diction, even when he was swearing, no less than the distinction of his demeanor, showed him one of a different cast from his crew.

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    The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings

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    Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always try to be a little kinder than is necessary.

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    It is all very well to be able to write books, but can you waggle your ears?

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    If you have it, Love, you don't need to have anything else, and if you don't have it, it doesn't matter much what else you have.

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    The God to whom little boys say their prayers has a face very like their mother's

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