Pearl S Buck Quotes

Euthanasia is a long, smooth-sounding word, and it conceals its danger as long, smooth words do, but the danger is there, nevertheless. Pearl S Buck

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

Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance. Pearl S Buck

When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail. Pearl S Buck

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

Every great mistake has a halfway moment, a split second when it can be recalled and perhaps remedied. Pearl S Buck

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

There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, can yet bring happiness. Pearl S Buck

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it. Pearl Buck

We send missionaries to China so the Chinese can get to heaven, but we won’t let them into our country. Pearl S Buck