Quotes by Pearl S. Buck

105 quotes found

Writer · American · 1892–1973

American writer (1892–1973)

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“When hope is taken away from the people moral degeneration follows swiftly after.”
— Pearl S. Buck
hope

“The young do not know enough to be prudent and therefore they attempt the impossible-and achieve it generation after generation.”
— Pearl S. Buck
ignorance

“Praise out of season or tactlessly bestowed can freeze the heart as much as blame.”
— Pearl S. Buck
inspirational

“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word-excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”
— Pearl S. Buck
perfection

“All things are possible until they are proved impossible-and even the impossible may only be so as of now.”
— Pearl S. Buck
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