Out of all this struggle a good thing is going to grow. That makes it worthwhile.
JOHN STEINBECKYour audience is one single reader. I have found that sometimes it helps to pick out one person-a real person you know, or an imagined person and write to that one.
More John Steinbeck Quotes
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I am happy to report that in the war between reality and romance, reality is not the stronger.
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When a man comes to die, no matter what his talents and influences and genius, if he dies unloved his life must be a failure to him and his dying a cold horror.
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A man without words is a man without thought.
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Nearly everyone has his box of secret pain.
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It’s almost impossible to read a fine thing without wanting to do a fine thing.
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I was born lost and take no pleasure in being found.
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It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.
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Only mediocrity escapes criticism.
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An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There’s a punishment for it, and it’s usually crucifixion.
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I know now why confusion in government is not only tolerated but encouraged. I have learned. Confused people can make no clear demands.
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American married life is the doormat to the whorehouse.
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There’s a responsibility in being a person. It’s more than just taking up space where air would be.
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No one wants advice – only corroboration.
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Your audience is one single reader. I have found that sometimes it helps to pick out one person-a real person you know, or an imagined person and write to that one.
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A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ.
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