"I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being."
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Quotes by Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder, born on April 17, 1897, in Madison, Wisconsin, was a celebrated American playwright and novelist whose works continue to resonate with audiences today. Best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning plays "Our Town" and "The Skin of Our Teeth," Wilder skillfully explored the complexities of human existence and the passage of time. His unique narrative style and profound themes captured the essence of everyday life, earning him a lasting legacy as one of America's greatest literary figures. Wilder passed away on December 7, 1975, but his contributions to American literature remain timeless.
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"Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous; it is nothing if it is not ridiculous."
Thornton Wilder"The more decisions that you are forced to make alone, the more you are aware of your freedom to choose."
Thornton Wilder"I know that every good and excellent thing in the world stands moment by moment on the razor-edge of danger and must be fought for."
Thornton Wilder"Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day."
Thornton Wilder"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate."
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"Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than the child that lost a dog yesterday."
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