Quotes by James Jeffrey Roche

"Some men borrow books; some men steal books; and others beg presentation copies from the author."
— James Jeffrey Roche
"The net of law is spread so wide No sinner from its sweep may hide. Its meshes are so fine and strong, They take in every child of wrong. Oh wondrous web of mystery! Big fish alone escape from thee!"
— James Jeffrey Roche
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James Jeffrey Roche (May 31, 1847 – April 3, 1908) was an Irish-American poet, journalist and diplomat. Roche emigrated as a young child, and grew up in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He came to Boston...