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John Steinbeck Quotes

John Steinbeck quotes about courage

American Author February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968

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There are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean, grasping, egotistical thing which uses love for self-importance. This is the ugly and crippling kind. The other is an outpouring of everything good in you — of kindness and consideration and respect — not only the social respect of manners but the greater respect which is recognition of another person as unique and valuable. The first kind can make you sick and small and weak but the second can release in you strength, and courage and... John Steinbeck
The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation. I hold that a writer who does not believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature. John Steinbeck
It is argued that because they believed thoroughly in a just, moral God they could put there faith there and let the smaller insecurities take care of themselves. But I think that because they trusted themselves and respected themselves as individuals, because they knew beyond doubt that they were valuable and potential moral units- because of this they could give God their own courage and dignity and then receive it back. Such things have disappeared perhaps because men do not trust... John Steinbeck
But I think that because they trusted themselves and respected themselves as individuals, because they knew beyond doubt that they were valuable and potentially moral units -- because of this they could give God their own courage and dignity and then receive it back. Such things have disappeared perhaps because men do not trust themselves anymore, and when that happens there is nothing left except perhaps to find some strong sure man, even though he may be wrong, and to dangle from his... John Steinbeck
No one doubts your courage, but you are a headstrong knight and when you choose a way you cannot change your course even if it lead to your destruction. That is your fault and your destiny. John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck quote: "It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our..."
It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it and it's usually crucifixion. John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck quote: "Unless a reviewer has the courage to give you unqualified..."
Unless a reviewer has the courage to give you unqualified praise, I say ignore the bastard. John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck quote: "Perhaps it takes courage to raise children.."
Perhaps it takes courage to raise children.. John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck quote: "Courage and fear were one thing too."
Courage and fear were one thing too. John Steinbeck

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