Maxioms by John Steinbeck
Our species is the only creative species, and it has only one creative instrument, the individual mind and spirit of read more
Our species is the only creative species, and it has only one creative instrument, the individual mind and spirit of a man. Nothing was ever created by two men. There are no good collaborations, whether in music, in art, in poetry, in mathematics, in philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, the group can build and extend it, but the group never invents anything. The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of a man.
As happens sometimes, a moment settled and hovered and remained for much more than a moment. And sound stopped and read more
As happens sometimes, a moment settled and hovered and remained for much more than a moment. And sound stopped and movement stopped for much, much more than a moment.
A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ. -John Steinbeck.
A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ. -John Steinbeck.
I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically read more
I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.
The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid and stable business.
The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid and stable business.