It’s almost impossible to read a fine thing without wanting to do a fine thing.
JOHN STEINBECKThere’s nothing in the world like that first taste of beer.
More John Steinbeck Quotes
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Socialism is just another form of religion, and thus delusional.
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If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
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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.
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A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ.
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I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.
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Somewhere in the world there is a defeat for everyone. Some are destroyed by defeat, and some made small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who triumphs equally over defeat and victory.
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Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.
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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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This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.
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When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you’ve got two new people.
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I believe that love cannot be bought except with love.
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Out of all this struggle a good thing is going to grow. That makes it worthwhile.
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No man really knows about other human beings. The best he can do is to suppose that they are like himself.
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The free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world.
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Don’t worry about losing. If it is right, it happens – The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.
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