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Irving Stone was an American writer renowned for his biographical works. His books delved deeply into the inner lives of famous individuals, earning him a reputation for his detailed and vivid storytelling.

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Famous Irving Stone Quotes

“It's not macho to read? Nonsense. Reading is a stouthearted activity, disporting courage, keenness, stick-to-itness. It is also, in my experience, one of the most thrilling and enduring delights of life, equal to a home run, a slamdunk, or breaking the four-minute mile.”

Reading Boys Books Manhood

Author:Irving Stone

“Reading is a stout-hearted activity, disporting courage, keenness, stick-to-it-ness. It is also, in my experience, one of the most thrilling and enduring delights of life, equal to a home run, a slam-dunk, or breaking the four-minute mile.”

Home Running Reading Four Minutes Activity Equal Sticks Endure Delight Miles Thrilling Hearted Slam Home Run Stout Keenness Slam Dunk

Author:Irving Stone

“Reading is a stouthearted activity, disporting courage, keenness, stick-to-it-ness.”

Reading Activity Sticks Keenness

Author:Irving Stone

“There are no faster or firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books.”

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Book:Clarence Darrow for the defense

Source: Clarence Darrow for the defense

“Reading has always been the largest and most irreplaceable pleasure for Vincent; reading about other people's successes and failures, joys and sufferings seemed to bury his own failures.”

People Joy Suffering Reading Pleasure Success And Failure Irreplaceable

Author:Irving Stone

About the Author

Born: July 14, 1903
Died: August 26, 1989
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 95

Books & Sources

Irving Stone, three complete novelsRelated source material

Lust for LifeRelated source material

the Agony and the EcstasyRelated source material

The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of MichelangeloRelated source material

Clarence Darrow for the defenseRelated source material

Depths of Glory: A Biographical Novel of Camille PissarroRelated source material

Lust for Life: The Novel of Vincent Van GoghRelated source material

The Agony and the EcstacyRelated source material

The Great Adventure of Michelangelo: An Abridged Illustrated Edition of The Agony and the EcstasyRelated source material

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