James Thurber
Born: 12-07-1894
James Thurber was an American cartoonist, author, and celebrated humorist known for his wit and keen observations of human nature. Born in 1894 in Columbus, Ohio, he gained fame through his contributions to The New Yorker, where his whimsical cartoons and essays captivated readers. Thurber's works, such as "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," showcase his blend of humor and insight, solidifying his legacy in American literature and art.
Book summaries for books written by James Thurber
Quotes
Love is the strange bewilderment which overtakes one person on account of another person.
There are two kinds of light – the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures.
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.
The past is an old armchair in the attic, the present an ominous ticking sound, and the future is anybody's guess.
There are two kinds of light – the hard and the soft. The hard light of logic and the soft light of understanding.
The wit makes fun of other persons; the satirist makes fun of the world; the humorist makes fun of himself.
It is better to have loafed and lost than never to have loafed at all.
The past is an old armored car that keeps losing money.
There are two kinds of light – the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
The most dangerous food is a wedding cake.
You can fool too many of the people too much of the time.
The test of whether or not a writer has divined the natural shape of his story is just this: after reading it, can you imagine it differently, or does it silence your imagination and seem to you absolute and final?