Life without idealism is empty indeed. We just hope or starve to death. Pearl S. Buck on hope
In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write. Pearl S. Buck on hope
To eat bread without hope is still slowly to starve to death. Pearl S. Buck on hope
A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love. Pearl S. Buck on marriage
Nothing in life is as good as the marriage of true minds between man and woman. As good? It is life itself. Pearl S. Buck on marriage
None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free. Pearl S. Buck on power
The bitterest creature under heaven is the wife who discovers that her husband's bravery is only bravado, that his strength is only a uniform, that his power is but a gun in the hands of a fool. Pearl S. Buck on power
The basic discovery about any people is the discovery of the relationship between men and women. Pearl S. Buck on relationship
It may be that religion is dead, and if it is, we had better know it and set ourselves to try to discover other sources of moral strength before it is too late. Pearl S. Buck on religion
Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members. Pearl S. Buck on society
It may be that religion is dead, and if it is, we had better know it and set ourselves to try to discover other sources of moral strength before it is too late. Pearl S. Buck on strength
The bitterest creature under heaven is the wife who discovers that her husband's bravery is only bravado, that his strength is only a uniform, that his power is but a gun in the hands of a fool. Pearl S. Buck on strength
A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent. Pearl S. Buck on truth
Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then life is dull without it. Pearl S. Buck on truth
To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. Pearl S. Buck on work
I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work. Pearl S. Buck on work
A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated and turned out to grass. Pearl S. Buck on work