Esther Forbes

In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.

— Esther Forbes

they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that,…

— Esther Forbes

If you can't do, you had best shut up.

— Esther Forbes

Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.

— Esther Forbes

We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand…

— Esther Forbes

Most American heroes of the Revolutionary period are by now two men, the actual man and the romantic image. Some are even…

— Esther Forbes

How old are you Johnny" she asked. Sixteen." And what's that-a boy or a man?" He laughed. "A boy in time of…

— Esther Forbes

“Just like the sun coming up yonder out of the sea, pushing rays of light ahead of it.”

— Esther Forbes

I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life.

— Esther Forbes

“If you can't do, you had best shut up. He started to slam the door, thought better of it. If you can't…

— Esther Forbes

Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with.

— Esther Forbes

“On rocky islands gulls woke.”

— Esther Forbes

If you can't do, you'd best shut up about it.

— Esther Forbes