John Steinbeck

"The mountains are calling and I must go."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

"History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme."

"Music is the language of the heart."

"Science is the search for truth."

"War is the failure of diplomacy."

"A grateful heart is a rich heart."

"Patience is not a virtue; it is an art."

"Health is a state of mind as much as a state of body."

"Adventure is out there, waiting for you."

"Dreams are the touchstones of our characters."

"Justice is what love sounds like when it speaks in public."

"The only way out is through."

"Creativity is the most important thing in life."

"Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark."

"Power is dangerous when it is not tempered by wisdom."

"I have learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is the mark of strength."

"The most destructive thing is to harbor ill will toward anyone."

"Life is too short to be at war with yourself."

"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time."

"A man's character is his fate."

"Belonging is a human need, not a luxury."

"Hope is the only thing stronger than fear."

"Every human is a complex and intricate being."

"The future does not exist; it is only in our minds."

"Silence can be a sign of strength."

"The measure of a person is not how they rise after failure, but that they rise."

"A life without adventure is a life half-lived."

"The greatest tragedy is indifference."

"Change is the only constant in life."