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John Steinbeck Quotes: For the most part people are not curious except about themselves.
         

For the most part people are not curious except about themselves.


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The free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world.



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And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.



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What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.



I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.

I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.



When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people.

When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people.



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

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



This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.



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