John Steinbeck
1902 - 1968
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Biography
John Steinbeck was an American author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his realistic and imaginative writings. Born in 1902 in Salinas, California, Steinbeck is best known for his novels that often depicted the struggles of working-class Americans, such as 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men'. His works frequently explored social and economic themes, contributing to his reputation as a prominent voice for the disenfranchised. Steinbeck's writing style, characterized by vivid storytelling and poignant characters, continues to be celebrated and studied worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
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And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.
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I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen.
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We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome.
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People don't take trips, trips take people.
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All war is a symptom of man's failure as a thinking animal.