Tom Wolfe

Journalist Author American 1930 – 2018

New Journalism pioneer who revolutionized literary reportage.

378 quotes

"The pursuit of happiness often leads to unhappiness."
Happiness
"Change is the only constant in American life."
Change
"Education is the key to understanding the world."
Education
"Hope springs eternal in the American breast."
Hope
"The pen is mightier than the sword, but the mouth is mightier still."
Power
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"The soul of America is in its stories."
Literature
"Perseverance is the mark of the American character."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is a form of grace."
Gratitude
"Creativity comes from breaking the rules."
Creativity
"The freedom to fail is the freedom to succeed."
Freedom
"Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the presence of understanding."
Peace
"Nature is indifferent to human ambition."
Nature
"Music is the language of emotion."
Music
"Science is the pursuit of truth through observation."
Science
"Faith is the foundation of the American character."
Faith
"A true leader inspires without demanding."
Leadership
"Work without purpose is mere drudgery."
Work
"Dreams are the fuel of human ambition."
Dreams
"Humor is the weapon of the powerless."
Humor
"Beauty is truth told slant."
Beauty
"Death is the one certainty in life."
Death
"The persevering spirit conquers all obstacles."
Perseverance
"To be grateful is to be wise."
Gratitude
"Innovation requires breaking from tradition."
Creativity
"Justice requires courage and conviction."
Justice
"In patience there is wisdom."
Patience
"Kindness is the highest form of intelligence."
Kindness
"Strength is not the absence of doubt."
Strength
"Fear is the greatest enemy of progress."
Fear