John D. Fitzgerald
Born: 01-01-1949
John D. Fitzgerald was an American author best known for his semi-autobiographical "Great Brain" series, which captures the adventures of a clever young boy in early 20th-century Utah. Born in 1906, Fitzgerald's works often draw from his own childhood experiences. Before writing, he explored various careers, including journalism and banking. His engaging storytelling and vivid depiction of small-town life have charmed readers for generations.
Book summaries for books written by John D. Fitzgerald
Quotes
Some people never learn anything in school. They just go to get out of the rain.
A man's heart is a better teacher than his mind.
The best way to make somebody mad is to tell him a lie.
The more you know, the more you owe.
It's not enough to be smart. You have to work at it.
The difference between a rich person and a poor person is that the rich person has more money.
When you're right, nobody remembers. When you're wrong, nobody forgets.
Money won't make you happy, but everybody wants to find out for themselves.
The trouble with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes, rather than with their minds.
The best way to solve a problem is to walk away from it.
A secret is like a cork. Once it pops out of the bottle, it's hard to put it back in.
It's not easy to be a real friend, but it's worth it in the end.