Home / Quotes / Quote by Steve Almond

Quote by Steve Almond

“The answer is that we don't choose our freaks, they choose us.”

Quote by Steve Almond

Book:Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America

Work

Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America

Candyfreak delves into the rich tapestry of America's love for chocolate, examining the evolution of candy production and the stories behind the brands that have shaped the industry. more

Author

Steve Almond is an American writer known for his distinctive writing style and profound insights into social issues. His works span novels, essays, and poetry, often focusing on themes of family, identity, and moral dilemmas. more

You May Also Like

“All would live long, but none would be old.”

Long Would Be Age Aging Poor Richard

Author:Benjamin Franklin

“Marriage is the most expensive ticket to nowhere”

Expensive Tickets

Book:The God of Animals: A Novel

Source: The God of Animals: A Novel

“Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it.”

Men Life Pain Pleasure Animal Human Nature Cruelty Pet Animal Rights Criminal Mind Animal Cruelty Animal Love Pain And Pleasure Animal World Vivisection Pain Pleasure Inflicting Pain

Book:What Is Man? and Other Philosophical Writings

Source: What Is Man? and Other Philosophical Writings

“The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now”

Want Inspirational Happiness Causes Leadership Failure Right Now What You Want Chiefs Unhappiness Trading Effectiveness Joy And Happiness Joy Happiness Happiness And Success Sales Leadership Success Happiness

Author:Zig Ziglar

“There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair.”

Too Much Despair News Justify Good News Complacency Bad News

Author:Donella Meadows

“Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone or weary of life.”

Inspirational Earth Peace Nature Mystery Garden Scientist Curiosity Excitement Weary Eco Layman Silent Spring Beauty Of The Earth Nature Life

Book:The Sense of Wonder

Source: The Sense of Wonder

“I'm sorry," Laila says, marveling at how every Afghan story is marked by death and loss and unimaginable grief. And yet, she sees, people find a way to survive, to go on.”

People Way Stories Loss Grief Goes On Sorry I'm Sorry Unimaginable Afghan Death And Loss Marveling

Book:A Thousand Splendid Suns

Source: A Thousand Splendid Suns

“Analysis destroys wholes. Some things, magic things, are meant to stay whole. If you look at their pieces, they go away.”

Ifs Looks Whole Pieces Magic Analysis Going Away County

Book:The Bridges Of Madison County

Source: The Bridges Of Madison County

“Just because you're naked doesn't mean you're sexy. Just because you're cynical doesn't mean you're cool.”

Mean Sexy Naked Cynical Cynicism Nudity Sexiness Coolness

Book:Villa Incognito

Source: Villa Incognito

“The system of domination is founded on depriving nations of their true identity. It seeks to deprive nations of their culture, identity, self-confidence and in this way dominate them.”

Way Self Culture Nations Identity Self Confidence Domination Depriving True Identity

Author:Mahmoud Ahmadinejad