“Tom's cowardice was as huge as his courage, as it must be in great men.” — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it and it's usually crucifixion.” — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“No one doubts your courage, but you are a headstrong knight and when you choose a way you cannot change your course… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“He thought of the virtues of courage and forbearance, which become flabby when there is nothing to use them on.” — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
Unless a reviewer has the courage to give you unqualified praise, I say ignore the bastard. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
Not only do the brave get killed, but the brave have a better chance of it. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“Tom’s cowardice was as huge as his courage, as it must be in great men. His violence balanced his tenderness, and himself… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“They was a brave on a ridge, against the sun. Knowed he stood out. Spread his arms an' stood. Naked as morning,… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
I think bullfights are for men who aren't very brave and wish they were. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“Our hosts had been kind to us and considerate as only Mexicans can be. Furthermore, they had taught us the best ways… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“The emotion of nonviolence was building in him until it became a prejudice like any other thought-stultifying prejudice. To inflict any hurt… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. My three [great teachers] did not… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
Prayer never brought in no side-meat. Takes a shoat to bring in pork. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“And now submarines are armed with mass murder, our silly, only way of deterring mass murder.” — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“I’d think there are degrees of greatness,” Adam said. “I don’t think so,” said Samuel. “That would be like saying there is a little… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“He was forever inventing a new way of doing an old thing and doing it better and quicker, but he never in his whole… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“You come back a changed man. Samuel, you don’t change him. He changes you. I can see the look of him in your face.”… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
I find out of long experience that I admire all nations and hate all governments — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
At about 10 o'clock in the morning the sun threw a bright dust-laden bar through one of the side windows and in and out… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
I have noticed that there is no dissatisfaction like that of the rich. Feed a man, clothe him, put him in a good house,… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
Sometimes, a lie is told in kindness. I don't believe it ever works kindly. The quick pain of truth can pass away, but the… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
