Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Theodore Dreiser Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Aug 27, 1871
  • Died: Dec 28, 1945

Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. Dreiser's best known novels include Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy.

In order to have wisdom we must have ignorance. wisdom

I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it. I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all this thorny existence. love & power

Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail. art

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 thoughts from Storm Jameson

2 thoughts from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo

73 other wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo