A sword, a spade, and a thought should never be allowed to rust.

and film actor. V. Stephens (1806–1889) founder of East Portland Oregon
James Stephens (trade unionist) (1821–1889) Welsh-born Australian stonemason and trade unionist
James Stephens (Fenian) (1825–1901) Irish revolutionary
James Brunton Stephens (1835–1902) Scottish-born Australian poet and teacher
James Stephens (author) (1882–1950) Irish novelist and poet
James Stephens (actor) (born 1951) United States T.