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The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit - for gallantry in defeat - for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally-flags of hope and of emulation. - John Steinbeck Quotes

The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man’s proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit – for gallantry in defeat – for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally-flags of hope and of emulation.

Source:Nobel Prize acceptance speech (December 10, 1962)
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  • Name: John Steinbeck
  • Profession: Writer
  • Born: February 27, 1902 - December 20, 1968
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