“And I here make a rule-a great and lasting story is about everyone or it will not last. The strange and foreign… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“And, of course, people are only interested in themselves. If a story is not about the hearer he will not listen. And… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“If a story is not about the hearer he [or she] will not listen . . . A great lasting story is… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
“Lee said, “Remember, Mr. Hamilton, I told you I was trying to translate some old Chinese poetry into English? No, don’t worry.… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
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