James M. Barrie Quotes

It is not real work unless you would rather be doing something else.
James M. Barrie

Work, Real, Else

Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
James M. Barrie

Motives, Opponent, Ascribe

Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.
James M. Barrie

Work, Nothing, Else

That is ever the way. 'Tis all jealousy to the bride and good wishes to the corpse.
James M. Barrie

Wedding, Good, Jealousy

The best place a person can die, is where they die for others.
James M. Barrie

Best, Person, Die

The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.
James M. Barrie

Life, Another, Write

There are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make.
James M. Barrie

Few, Impressive, Sights

To die will be an awfully big adventure.
James M. Barrie

Die, Big, Adventure

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Playwright

Born: May 9, 1860

Died: June 19, 1937

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