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John Steinbeck Quotes

Biography: John Steinbeck is known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Grap... more Biography: John Steinbeck is known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Grapes of Wrath." An American author born in 1902, Steinbeck wrote compelling stories capturing the plight of workers during the Great Depression. His works, including "Of Mice and Men" and "East of Eden," offer profound social commentary. less
"A man without words is a man without thought"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Communication, Expression, Mind
"Cannery Row in Monterey in California is a poem a stink a grating noise a quality of light a tone a habit a nostalgia a dream"
Tags: Nostalgia, Dream, Habit, California
"The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business"
Tags: Writing, Business comparison, Literary humor
"The power of a writer is that he is a powerful figure in the world"
Tags: Creativity, Communication, Literature, Expression, Influence
"And in the end we are all just dreamers in an endless universe"
Tags: Philosophy, Humanity, Existence, Universe, Meaning of life
"Perhaps the best conversationalist in the world is the man who helps others to talk"
Tags: Empathy, Communication, Connection, Support, Encouragement
"And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-discovery, Individuality, Freedom, Belief
"I guess the truth is that people are good at heart until something breaks them and then they aren’t"
Tags: Resilience, Human nature, Compassion, Truth, Hope
"It is the hour of pearl—the interval between day and night when time stops and examines itself"
Tags: Reflection, Nature, Time, Serenity, Contemplation
"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness"
Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Perception, Nature, Beauty
"When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people"
Tags: Personal growth, Change, Transformation, Connection, Influence
"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen"
Tags: Inspiration, Mindset, Creativity, Growth, Innovation
"I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen"
Tags: Mindfulness, Relationships, Perception, Empathy, Introspection
"It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone"
Tags: Reflection, Hope, Impact, Loss, Regret
"I suspect people of plotting to make me happy"
Tags: Happiness, Human behavior, Irony, Trust issues, Suspicion
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