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“It was his first experience with this kind of love and it nearly killed him”

Quote by John Steinbeck

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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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Book:East of Eden

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“We have only one story. All novels, all poetry, are built on the neverending contest in ourselves of good and evil. And it occurs to me that evil must constantly respawn, while good, while virtue, is immortal. Vice has always a fresh young face, while virtue is venerable as nothing else in the world is.”

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“And I feel that I am a man. And I feel that a man is a very important thing - maybe more important than a star. This is not theology. I have no bent toward gods. But I have a new love for that glittering instrument, the human soul. It is a lovely and unique thing in the universe. It is always attacked and never destroyed - because 'thou mayest'.”

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Book:East of Eden

Source: East of Eden

“Some people think it’s an insult to the glory of their sickness to get well.”

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Book:East of Eden

Source: East of Eden

“I eat stories like grapes.”

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Book:East of Eden

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“You want everything so much and when you get it it's over and you don't give a damn.”

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“Wishing just brought earned disappointment.”

East Of Eden John Steinbeck

Book:East of Eden

Source: East of Eden

“It is easy, out of laziness, out of weakness, to throw oneself into the lap of deity, saying, 'I couldn't help it; the way was set.' But think of the glory of the choice!”

Theology East Of Eden

Book:East of Eden

Source: East of Eden

“Please… Whoever you are, whatever you are… I believe in you even though I don’t completely understand you. I feel you around me even though I can’t exactly describe what I’m feeling. Sometimes things happen to me and I know that you’re there and I’m humbled by the lack of coincidence that exists in the world. Whatever you want from me, it’s yours — just please help me. You know how I get when I lose control, and I find myself constantly being pulled back there these days.”

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“The weight of knowledge is too great for one mind to absorb.”

Knowledge East Of Eden John Steinbeck

Book:East of Eden

Source: East of Eden