Thornton Wilder Quotes


Thornton Wilder

Life is an unbroken succession of false situations.

Marriage is a bribe to make the housekeeper think she`s a householder.

When you`re safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you`re having an adventure you wish you were safe at home

Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success.

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on them.