My father believed, like Pericles, that a mans genius could be easily judged by the number of unenlightened fools set in phalanx against his ideas.

- Thomas Steinbeck

Since I cant write the greatest American novel, Im going to write the longest American novel.

- Thomas Steinbeck

Plot makes the character just as history makes the man.

- Thomas Steinbeck

My father thought of himself as a tradesman. A craftsman.

- Thomas Steinbeck

I like writing, but I write for self-improvement more than I do for money.

- Thomas Steinbeck

For someone who loves literature, and all books on principle, being asked to name three titles over a half century of serious reading is akin to aski…

- Thomas Steinbeck

From my fathers point of view, without a thought for self, a true patriot stands up against the stones of condemnation and speaks for those who are g…

- Thomas Steinbeck

I started writing serious books so late because I knew Id be accused of riding on my fathers coattails.

- Thomas Steinbeck

You didnt grow up in the shadow of John Steinbeck. He put you on his shoulders and gave you all the light you wanted.

- Thomas Steinbeck