Quotes by Theodore Dreiser

Explore a curated collection of 8 quotes by Theodore Dreiser. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Words are but the vague shadows of the volumes we mean.  Little audible links, they are, chaining together great inaudib — Theodore Dreiser
The true meaning of money yet remains to be popularly explained and comprehended. When each individual realises for hims — Theodore Dreiser
When the distraction of the tongue is removed, the heart listens. — Theodore Dreiser
Conservatism -- hard work -- saving one's money -- looking neat and gentlemanly. It was such an Eveless paradise, that. — Theodore Dreiser
He paused, wishing to embrace her, but feeling for the moment that he should not. Then, reaching into a waistcoat pocket — Theodore Dreiser
The thing that impressed me then as now about New York… was the sharp, and at the same time immense, contrast it showed — Theodore Dreiser
I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it. I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all t — Theodore Dreiser
Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail. — Theodore Dreiser