John Steinbeck

This I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. read more

This I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

Writers are a little below clowns and a little above trained seals.

Writers are a little below clowns and a little above trained seals.

No one wants advice -- only corroboration. - The Winter of Our Discontent.

No one wants advice -- only corroboration. - The Winter of Our Discontent.

I find it valid to understand man as an animal before I am prepared to know him as a man.

I find it valid to understand man as an animal before I am prepared to know him as a man.

I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any read more

I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature.