An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it, and it's usually crucifixion.
John SteinbeckSome men are friends with the whole world in their hearts, and there are others that hate themselves and spread their hatred around like butter on hot bread.
John SteinbeckI am happy to report that in the war between reality and romance, reality is not the stronger.
John SteinbeckOh, we can populate the dark with horrors, even we who think ourselves informed and sure, believing nothing we cannot measure or weigh. I know beyond all doubt that the dark things crowding in on me either did not exist or were not dangerous to me, and still I was afraid.
John Steinbeck