“If I could be brave enough and live long enough I could crawl inside the life of every man, woman and child in America. After I had gone within them I could be born out of them. I could become something the like of which has never been seen before. We would see then what America is like.”
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American novelist known for his profound insights into the lives of the American middle class. Anderson's works often focus on the inner world and social status of ordinary people, and his style is concise and direct, which has had a profound impact on American literature. more
“When you start living for others, you carry the true meaning of life.”
“Ego is like cyanide. Instantly kills dialogue. Always needs to be kept satisfied.”
“The meaning of life is waiting for Death. Living is making the best of life.”
“one day, life is going to be sweet simply because it’s sweet. not because a struggle has ended.”