“Porque se dice que los humanos no se satisfacen jamás, que se les da una cosa y siempre quieren algo más. Y se dice esto con erróneo desprecio, ya que es una de las mayores virtudes que tiene la especie y que la hace superior a los animales que se dan por satisfechos con lo que tienen.”
This novella, set in the Mexican gulf coast, follows the story of a poor fisherman who discovers a magnificent pearl. The discovery brings him wealth and ambition, but also leads to tragedy and moral dilemmas. The story delves into the corrupting influence of sudden wealth and the consequences of human desires. more
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
“A thought to ponder: If I couldn't use words to speak, what would my life be saying?”
“Indeed, a man is rather being thought than thinking, when a new thought arises in his mind.”
“Быть человеком означает иметь сомнения, но всё равно продолжать свой путь.”