“One evening in one of those Over-the-Rhine cafes which were plentiful along Vine Street of the Cincinnati of the nineties, a traveling salesman leaned across his stein of Moerlein's Extra Light and openly accused Ray Schmidt of being innocent.”
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Fannie Hurst was an American novelist renowned for her emotionally charged and socially relevant stories. Born on October 18, 1889, and passing away on February 23, 1968, Hurst's works primarily revolved around the lives of everyday people, highlighting their challenges and victories. Her novel 'The Call of the Wild' achieved widespread acclaim and was adapted into a successful film. Throughout her career, Hurst was recognized with numerous awards for her literary contributions. more
“A seller is a dealer. A buyer is a merchant. Why can’t you be a salesman?”
“Salesmanship dawns when customers deny.”
“People buy from people they like and from people who are like them... ;)”
“He loves power. A terrible love.”
“The problem with monsters is that you need to keep them leashed, or they turn on you.”