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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
"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"
Tags: Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Kindness, Support
"The free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world"
Tags: Creativity, Self-discovery, Individuality, Exploration, Human potential
"The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty"
Tags: Creativity, Authenticity, Literature, Integrity, Expression
"Time is the only critic without ambition"
Tags: Philosophy, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Life, Perspective
"I was born lost and take no pleasure in being found"
Tags: Self-discovery, Identity, Individuality, Freedom, Introspection
"There is more beauty in truth, even if it is dreadful beauty"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Perception, Truth, Reality
"A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ"
Tags: Mental health, Well-being, Emotional health, Sadness, Emotional wellness
"People like you to be something, preferably what they are"
Tags: Personal growth, Identity, Individuality, Authenticity, Self-acceptance
"I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why"
Tags: Trust, Support, Friendship, Companionship, Togetherness
"To be alive at all is to have scars"
Tags: Resilience, Life, Growth, Strength, Experience
"Maybe everybody in the whole damn world is scared of each other"
Tags: Human nature, Psychology, Humanity, Fear, Isolation
"I guess there are never enough books"
Tags: Literature, Reading, Books, Library, Novels
"And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Authenticity, Inner peace
"There ain't no sin and there ain't no virtue. There's just stuff people do."
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Ethics, Morality, Human behavior
"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage."
Tags: Justice, Soul, Human condition, Oppression, Inequality
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