Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Walter Van Tilburg Clark

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American novelist Walter Van Tilburg Clark.
Last updated on September 18, 2024.
Walter Van Tilburg Clark

Walter Van Tilburg Clark was an American novelist, short story writer, and educator. He ranks as one of Nevada's most distinguished literary figures of the 20th century, and was the first inductee into the 'Nevada Writers Hall of Fame' in 1988, together with Robert Laxalt, Clark's mentee and Nevada's other heralded twentieth century author. Two of Clark's novels, The Ox-Bow Incident and The Track of the Cat, were made into films. As a writer, Clark taught himself to use the familiar materials of the western saga to explore the human psyche and to raise deep philosophical issues.

Is it really so important to be different? — © Walter Van Tilburg Clark
Is it really so important to be different?
We desire justice, and justice has never been obtained in haste and strong feeling.
True law, the code of justice, the essence of our sensations of right and wrong, is the conscience of society. It has taken thousands of years to develop, and it is the greatest, the most distinguishing quality which has developed with mankind ... If we can touch God at all, where do we touch him save in the conscience? And what is the conscience of any man save his little fragment of the conscience of all men in all time?
This site uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. More info...
Got it!