Booth Tarkington

Novelist American 1869 – 1946

American novelist known for The Magnificent Ambersons.

391 quotes

"Courage is not fearlessness; it is faith despite fear."
Courage
"Change brings growth to those who embrace it."
Change
"Education is the liberation of the human mind."
Education
"Knowledge without wisdom is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge
"Time lost can never be recovered; use it consciously."
Time
"Truth is often inconvenient but always necessary."
Truth
"Freedom requires responsibility at every turn."
Freedom
"Peace is active, not passive acceptance."
Peace
"Nature's simplicity often contains profound complexity."
Nature
"Art transcends language and speaks directly to the spirit."
Art
"Science seeks to understand; faith seeks to trust."
Science
"Music elevates the spirit when words fail."
Music
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for."
Faith
"Leadership is defined by those who follow willingly."
Leadership
"Work that brings meaning brings joy."
Work
"Our dreams reveal our deepest desires and values."
Dreams
"Humor is the intelligence of the wise."
Humor
"Beauty speaks a language all hearts understand."
Beauty
"Death teaches us the value of living."
Death
"Perseverance is the path to all worthy achievements."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the gateway to contentment."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the expression of individual truth."
Creativity
"Justice is the foundation of a moral society."
Justice
"Patience plants seeds that wisdom will harvest."
Patience
"Kindness is strength masquerading as gentleness."
Kindness
"Strength grows through overcoming resistance."
Strength
"Fear dissolves in the face of determined action."
Fear
"Power's true measure is in restraint and wisdom."
Power
"Money follows value; create value, and prosperity follows."
Money
"Health is maintained through mindful living."
Health