Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success. Thornton Wilder aimconditioneternal Change image and share on social
Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than the child that lost a dog yesterday. Thornton Wilder childdoglifetime Change image and share on social
I am convinced that, except in a few extraordinary cases, one form or another of an unhappy childhood is essential to the formation of exceptional gifts. Thornton Wilder casechildhoodconvince Change image and share on social
Every good thing in the world stands on the razor-edge of danger. Thornton Wilder dangeredgegood Change image and share on social
When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home. Thornton Wilder adventurehomesafe Change image and share on social
The theatre is supremely fitted to say: 'Behold! These things are.' Yet most dramatists employ it to say: 'This moral truth can be learned from beholding this action.' Thornton Wilder actionbeholddramatist Change image and share on social
Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous; it is nothing if it is not ridiculous. Thornton Wilder courageousfaithhope Change image and share on social
Ninety-nine percent of the people in the world are fools and the rest of us are in great danger of contagion. Thornton Wilder contagiondangerfool Change image and share on social
