But I think that because they trusted themselves and respected themselves as individuals, because they knew beyond doubt that they were valuable and potentially moral units -- because of this they could give God their own courage and dignity and then receive it back. Such things have disappeared perhaps because men do not trust themselves anymore, and when that happens there is nothing left except perhaps to find some strong sure man, even though he may be wrong, and to dangle from his coattails.
John SteinbeckI donโt mind getting smacked on the chin. I just donโt want to get nibbled to death. Thereโs a difference.
John SteinbeckFour hoarse blasts of a ship's whistle still raise the hair on my neck and set my feet to tapping.
John SteinbeckI'm back with my own kind of people here now, the bums and drinkers and no goods and it is a fine thing.
John Steinbeck