“A book is somehow sacred. A dictator can kill and maim people, can sink to any kind of tyranny and only be hated, but when books are burned the ultimate in tyranny has happened. This we cannot forgive.”
Quote by John Steinbeck
Work
America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction
This book is a compilation of nonfiction pieces that delve into the history, culture, and societal dynamics of America and its inhabitants. more
Author
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck was an American author renowned for his profound depiction of American society and the lives of farmers. His works often explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and human nature. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his significant contribution to American literature. more
You May Also Like
“A man who gets few letters does not open one lightly.”
Source: East of Eden
“A guy goes nuts if he ain't got nobody.”
Source: Of Mice and Men
Source: The Portable Steinbeck
Source: Steinbeck: A Life in Letters
“What do I want in a doctor? Perhaps more than anything else-a friend with special knowledge.”
Source: Steinbeck: A Life in Letters
Source: Travels with Charley in Search of America
“The human is the only guilty animal.”
Source: East of Eden
Source: A Life in Letters