Henry James Byron Professions : Dramatist Born : January 8, 1835 Died : April 11, 1884 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Henry James Byron The gardener's rule applies to youth and age: When young 'sow wild oats'; but when old, grow sage. Henry James Byron oats age time Life's to short for chess. Henry James Byron chess life Life's too short for chess. Henry James Byron chess-game humorous life Similar Authors Brian Friel dramatist Antoine-Marin Lemierre dramatist Aphra Behn dramatist Arnold Wesker dramatist Armand Salacrou dramatist Antonio Hurtado de Mendoza dramatist All Authors