Flaws and Genius
I am imperfect as a man, but perfection is not the goal of a writer. His goal is to be truthful.
John Steinbeck
American writer, Nobel Prize laureate, author of 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men'.
All moments: John Steinbeck
- Suffering and Human Dignity — John Steinbeck
In human suffering, I see their greatness. Misery reveals the true nature of a person.
- A Writer's Vision — John Steinbeck
Every writer sees the world through his own prism. This gives him both the right and the responsibility to speak.
- Voice of the Common People — John Steinbeck
I write about ordinary people because they are the foundation of our society, their stories deserve to be heard.
- On the True Purpose of Art — John Steinbeck
Art exists to help man survive. It gives us hope and meaning.
- The Writer as Society's Conscience — John Steinbeck
A writer is the conscience of society. His duty is to tell the truth, even when it hurts.
- Life's Trial — John Steinbeck
Life tests the writer. Only by enduring trials can he write something of substance.
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