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“Despite his persecutions, Mr. [Upton] Sinclair reveals himself in Money Writes! to be an enviable man. Always the thing he desires to believe is the thing he feels he knows to be true.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“Despite his persecutions, Mr. [Upton] Sinclair reveals himself in Money Writes! to be an enviable man. Always the thing he desires to believe is the thing he feels he knows to be true.”

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Book: Money Writes! by Upton Sinclair, 1915

Sinclair shows that despite oppression, he remains admirable, driven by belief in his own truths.

In simple terms: He stays true to his convictions despite hardship.

Key Takeaway

Hold fast to personal truth.

Themes

integrity adversity self‑belief

Mood

reflective determined

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • creative work
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

personal conviction resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths guide you despite opposition?
  • How does adversity shape character?
A Different Perspective

Belief can blind to reality.

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