"Wisdom principle 82 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 48."
Quotes by Donald Barthelme
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Donald Barthelme Jr. was an American short story writer and novelist known for his playful, postmodernist style of short fiction. Barthelme also worked as a newspaper reporter for the Houston Post, was managing editor of Location magazine, director of the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston (1961–1962), co-founder of Fiction, and a professor at various universities. He also was one of the original founders of the University of Houston Creative Writing Program.
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Donald Barthelme quotes on Wisdom
View all Wisdom quotes →"Wisdom principle 67 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 39."
"Wisdom principle 57 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 33."
"Wisdom principle 32 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 18."
"Wisdom principle 17 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 9."
"Wisdom principle 7 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 3."
"Wisdom principle 1 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 100."
"It is a subtle truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts — an essential principle for the reflective life."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Life
View all Life quotes →"Wisdom principle 97 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 57."
"Wisdom principle 72 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 42."
"Wisdom principle 52 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 30."
"Wisdom principle 47 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 27."
"Wisdom principle 37 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 21."
"Wisdom principle 27 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 15."
"Wisdom principle 12 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 6."
"It is a profound truth that to love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach — an essential principle for the reflective life."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Travel
View all Travel quotes →"Wisdom principle 102 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 60."
"Wisdom principle 92 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 54."
"Wisdom principle 87 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 51."
"Wisdom principle 77 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 45."
"Wisdom principle 62 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 36."
"Wisdom principle 42 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 24."
"Wisdom principle 22 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 12."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Music
View all Music quotes →"The harmony of the universe dictates that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."
Donald Barthelme quotes on History
View all History quotes →"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Courage
View all Courage quotes →"To conquer fear is to realize that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Truth
View all Truth quotes →"It is a subtle truth that love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth — an essential principle for the reflective life."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Nature
View all Nature quotes →"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Friendship
View all Friendship quotes →"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."
Donald Barthelme quotes on Love
View all Love quotes →"A courageous heart knows that the greatest battles are fought within."