Quote by James Joyce
I think a child should be allowed to take his fathers or mothers n

I think a child should be allowed to take his fathers or mothers name at will on coming of age. Paternity is a legal fiction. – James Joyce

Other quotes by James Joyce

Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art it is the part the schools cannot recognize. – James Joyce

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Art
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Think youre escaping and run into yourself. Longest way round is the shortest way home. – James Joyce

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Home
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Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother’s love is not. – James Joyce

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I love my kids, and the moments I have with them, and its kind of weird, its such an age old cliche, but the way that my sons, the way they make me feel when I look at them, the way they say things, no one else would probably react to them, but its a special thing for me. – Michael Rapaport

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Im very accepting with my age. Its like notches on your belt: experience, wisdom, and a different kind of beauty. There comes a day when youve become comfortable in your skin. – Zoe Saldana

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The heart never grows better by age I fear rather worse, always harder. A young liar will be an old one, and a young knave will only be a greater knave as he grows older. – Lord Chesterfield

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I admire and respect those unique and positive individuals who can “age without aging.” The number of times a heart beats is not as important as its tempo and rhythm. – Craig D. Slovak

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What we actually learn, from any given set of circumstances, determines whether we become increasingly powerless or more powerful. – Blaine Lee

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You go on these Internet blogs and people say the meanest things. Im a normal person. Just because Im in the spotlight doesnt mean Im Gods gift to the world. Im learning and making mistakes just like every other 17-year-old girl out there. – Hayden Panettiere

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I wish people could acheive what they think would bring them happiness in order for them to realize that thats not really what happiness is. – Alanis Morissette

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Ive been more or less vegetarian for about 40 years. Health diet really helps. I do meditation every day, and either yoga or sport several times a week. – John McLaughlin

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