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Quotes by John Steinbeck

Born: 27th February 1902, Died: 20th December 1968
American author
Discover the profound wisdom and unparalleled literary genius of John Steinbeck through this captivating collection of quotes. Immerse yourself in the words of the acclaimed author as you explore an array of topics such as life, love, solitude, and the human condition. From the timeless wisdom found in his classic novels like "Of Mice and Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath" to his poignant observations on society and the power of storytelling, these quotes offer a glimpse into the brilliant mind of one of America's most celebrated authors. Delve into the literary treasures of John Steinbeck and be inspired by his astute observations, deep insights, and thought-provoking perspectives.

A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us. Read Summary

You know how advice is. You only want it if it agrees with what you wanted to do anyway. Read Summary

It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it. Read Summary

A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. Read Summary

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business. Read Summary

It seems to me that if you or I must choose between two courses of thought or action, we should remember our dying and try so to live that our death brings no pleasure on the world. Read Summary

Where does discontent start? You are warm enough, but you shiver. You are fed, yet hunger gnaws you. You have been loved, but your yearning wanders in new fields. And to prod all these there's time, the Bastard Time. Read Summary

No one wants advice - only corroboration. Read Summary

We spend our time searching for security and hate it when we get it. Read Summary

In utter loneliness a writer tries to explain the inexplicable. Read Summary

So in our pride we ordered for breakfast an omelet, toast and coffee and what has just arrived is a tomato salad with onions, a dish of pickles, a big slice of watermelon and two bottles of cream soda. Read Summary

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. Read Summary

A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ. Read Summary

If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones. Read Summary

I am impelled, not to squeak like a grateful and apologetic mouse, but to roar like a lion out of pride in my profession. Read Summary

Time is the only critic without ambition. Read Summary

It has always been my private conviction that any man who puts his intelligence up against a fish and loses had it coming. Read Summary

In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage. Read Summary

No man really knows about other human beings. The best he can do is to suppose that they are like himself. Read Summary

The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty. Read Summary