Thomas Steinbeck Quotes

Thomas Steinbeck — American Writer born on August 02, 1944,

Thomas Myles Steinbeck is a writer and the eldest son of Nobel Laureate John Steinbeck. Steinbeck, raised by his father and well educated, was drafted into the Vietnam War, inspiring him to become a photographer and journalist. Subsequently, he wrote numerous screenplays and worked in the film industry. Since 2002, he has been an author of original works, starting with his book of short stories, Down to a Soundless Sea, in 2002. His first novel, In the Shadow of the Cypress, was published in 2010. Steinbeck's latest novel, The Silver Lotus, was published in 2011. He is currently working on his memoir... (wikipedia)

The biggest impact my father had on my life was teaching the importance of literacy.

From my father's point of view, without a thought for self, a true patriot stands up against the stones of condemnation and speaks for those who are given no real voice in the halls of justice or the halls of government.

My father, John Steinbeck, was a man who held human history in great reverence, and in particular the biographies of those people who had risked their lives, their fortunes, and their worldly honor to defend the rights and prerogatives of those who were powerless to defend themselves.

Plot makes the character just as history makes the man.

You didn't grow up in the shadow of John Steinbeck. He put you on his shoulders and gave you all the light you wanted.