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Quote by John Steinbeck

“No one doubts your courage, but you are a headstrong knight and when you choose a way you cannot change your course even if it lead to your destruction. That is your fault and your destiny.”

Book:The Acts of King Arthur and his Noble Knights

Work

The Acts of King Arthur and his Noble Knights

This book is a compilation of stories and legends surrounding the legendary king Arthur and his band of noble knights, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Percival. The narrative explores the chivalric code and the quest for the Holy Grail. 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

“We as human beings appear to be in the most adverse stages in our evolution. How can the Mother Earth survive when the souls of Her sons are tainted with avarice, and the very minds which shape Her fate are dominated by ego? Minds that are prone to paranoia and can no longer trust its brothers. Humanity is at a crossroads. A crossroads which speaks of either profound change or ultimate destruction.”

Change Fate Destruction

Author:Chris Cordova

“But that man who sets himself the task of singling out the thread of order from the tapestry (of life) will by the decision alone have taken charge of the world and it is only by such taking charge of the world that he will effect a way to dictate the terms of his own fate.”

Fate

Book:Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

Source: Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

“Our tainted world looms within us, every one.”

Sin Fate Disease Cancer

Book:On Such a Full Sea

Source: On Such a Full Sea

“And I still say it was just a coincidence;' he muttered pugnaciously. 'You say it too! Look at me and say it! It was just a coincidence. That happened to be the nearest place on the dial where they both met exactly, those two hands. My blows dented them. They got stuck there just as the works died, that was all. Stay sane whatever you do. Say it over and over. It was just a coincidence!' Outside the tall French windows, in the velvety night-sky, the stars in all their glory twinkled derisively in at them. ("Speak To Me Of Death")”