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Quote by John Steinbeck

“I have named the destroyers of nations: comfort, plenty, and security - out of which grow a bored and slothful cynicism, in which rebellion against the world as it is, and myself as I am, are submerged in listless self-satisfaction.”

Quote by John Steinbeck

Book:America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction

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 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

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