James Brodie

James Brodie may refer to:

  • James Brodie of Brodie (1744–1824), Scottish botanist and politician
  • James Brodie (politician), 20th century Canadian politician
  • James William Brodie (1920–2009), New Zealand geologist

Famous quotes containing the words james and/or brodie:

    As there is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it, so reasonable arguments, challenges to magnanimity, and appeals to sympathy or justice, are folly when we are dealing with human crocodiles and boa-constrictors.
    —William James (1842–1910)

    Show me a character whose life arouses my curiosity, and my flesh begins crawling with suspense.
    —Fawn M. Brodie (1915–1981)