Author: James Branch Cabell

Quotes

Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.

Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.

- James Branch Cabell

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true.

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true.

- James Branch Cabell

People marry for a variety of reasons and with varying results. But to marry for love is to invite inevitable tragedy.

People marry for a variety of reasons and with varying results. But to marry for love is to invite inevitable tragedy.

- James Branch Cabell

While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction.

While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction.

- James Branch Cabell

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