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Booth Tarkington was an American novelist known for his works that often depicted the lives of the upper class in the early 20th century. His writing style was characterized by wit and social commentary, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice.

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“I'm not sure he's wrong about automobiles," he said. "With all their speed forward they may be a step backward in civilization -- that is, in spiritual civilization. It may be that they will not add to the beauty of the world, nor to the life of men's souls.”

Men World May Said Soul Spiritual Steps Civilization Add Speed Not Sure Automobile Transportation Beauty Of The World

Book:The Magnificent Ambersons

Source: The Magnificent Ambersons

“Some day the laws of glamour must be discovered, because they are so important that the world would be wiser now if Sir Isaac Newton had been hit on the head, not by an apple, but by a young lady.”

Ifs World Important Would Be Law Young Apples Wiser Glamour Newton Isaac Young Ladies

Book:The Magnificent Ambersons

Source: The Magnificent Ambersons

“The understanding smile of an old wife to her husband is one of the loveliest things in the world.”

World Love Understanding Wife Husband

Author:Booth Tarkington

About the Author

Born: July 29, 1869
Died: May 19, 1946
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 41

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