More quotes by James Joyce

"Interpretations of interpretations interpreted."
"The artist, like the God of creation, remains within or behind or beyond or above his handiwork, invisible, refined out of existence, indifferent, paring his fingernails"
"Writing in English is the most ingenious torture ever devised for sins committed in previous lives. The English reading public explains the reason why."
"Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art; it is the part the schools cannot recognize."
"Your battles inspired me - not the obvious material battles but those that were fought and won behind your forehead."