Famous quotes containing the words james, gordon and/or bennett:
“The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)
“A mistress never is nor can be a friend. While you agree, you are lovers; and when it is over, anything but friends.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)
“He said “Next time can I bring my friend?”
And I thought “Does he mean friend?”
And I thought “Yes he does mean friend.”
Which was quite bold in those days.
It was the Dark Ages. Men and men.
And they could still put you in prison for it.
And did, dear.”
—Alan Bennett (b. 1934)