“Interest in the lives of others, the high evaluation of these lives, what are they but the overflow of the interest a man finds in himself, the value he attributes to his own being?.”
Quote by Sherwood Anderson
Work
The Sherwood Anderson reader
This reader compiles a selection of works from Sherwood Anderson, showcasing his contributions to American literature with a focus on his distinctive narrative style and exploration of social themes. more
Author
Sherwood Anderson
American novelist known for his profound insights into the lives of the American middle class. Anderson's works often focus on the inner world and social status of ordinary people, and his style is concise and direct, which has had a profound impact on American literature. more
You May Also Like
Source: A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Se
“To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.”
“Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self- solitude is the enemy of well- being.”
“I hope to work, support my children and die quietly without pain.”
“Each of us has a day .. when he has to accept, finally, the fact that he is a man.”
“You have to deal with the fact that your life is your life.”
Source: The raw Pearl
“Unless I accept my faults, I will most certainly doubt my virtues.”
Source: Notes to Myself
“Never by reflection, but only by doing is self- knowledge possible to one.”