“We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life
trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story
begging the listener to say and to feel—‘Yes, that’s the way it is, or at least
that’s the way I feel it. You’re not as alone as you thought.’” —American
novelist John Steinbeck (1902-1968), “In Awe of Words,” The Exonian, 75th
anniversary edition, Exeter University (1930)Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Quote of the Day (John Steinbeck, on Loneliness and Storytelling)
“We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life
trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story
begging the listener to say and to feel—‘Yes, that’s the way it is, or at least
that’s the way I feel it. You’re not as alone as you thought.’” —American
novelist John Steinbeck (1902-1968), “In Awe of Words,” The Exonian, 75th
anniversary edition, Exeter University (1930)
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