E. B. White Quotes

A collection of quotes by E. B. White.

Elwyn Brooks White, commonly known as E. B. White, was an American writer and essayist born on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York. He is best known for his contributions to children's literature and as a co-author of "The Elements of Style," an influential writing guide.

White grew up in a family of writers and editors, which fostered his passion for the written word. After studying at Cornell University, he worked as a reporter and writer for various publications, including "The New Yorker." His distinctive writing style, characterized by its clarity and wit, quickly gained recognition and praise.

Throughout his career, White produced a renowned body of work. In 1945, he published his first children's novel, "Stuart Little," a whimsical and heartwarming tale of a mouse navigating the human world. It was followed by one of his most famous works, "Charlotte's Web" in 1952, which tells the story of a spider named Charlotte who befriends a pig.

White's works often blended elements of fantasy and realism, aiming to capture the innocence and wonder of childhood while exploring deeper themes of friendship, loss, and mortality. His writing resonated with readers of all ages and earned numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Newbery Honor.

E. B. White passed away on October 1, 1985, leaving behind a legacy of beloved and timeless literature that continues to captivate generations of readers. His skillful storytelling and enduring contributions to children's literature firmly established him as one of America's most cherished authors.

I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the

I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.

I discovered, though, that once having given a pig an enema

I discovered, though, that once having given a pig an enema there is no turning back, no chance of resuming one of life's more stereotyped roles.

I have occasionally had the exquisite thrill of putting my f

I have occasionally had the exquisite thrill of putting my finger on a little capsule of truth, and heard it give the faint squeak of mortality under my pressure.

Life's meaning has always eluded me and I guess it always wi

Life's meaning has always eluded me and I guess it always will. But I love it just the same.

Old age is a special problem for me because I've never been

Old age is a special problem for me because I've never been able to shed the mental image I have of myself - a lad of about 19.

Be obscure clearly.

Be obscure clearly.

The time not to become a father is eighteen years before a w

The time not to become a father is eighteen years before a war.

A human being has been given an intellect to make choices, a

A human being has been given an intellect to make choices, and we know there are other food sources that do not require the killing of a creature that would protest being killed.

Mary Tyler Moore

A human being has been given an intellect to make choices, a

A human being has been given an intellect to make choices, and we know there are other food sources that do not require the killing of a creature that would protest being killed.

Mary Tyler Moore

When I was a child people simply looked about them and were

When I was a child people simply looked about them and were moderately happy today they peer beyond the seven seas, bury themselves waist deep in tidings, and by and large what they see and hear makes them unutterably sad.

Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.

Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.

Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of

Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time.

Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole

Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one.

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment an

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.

It is not often that someone comes along who is a true frien

It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.

Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a

Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a car.

I see nothing in space as promising as the view from a Ferri

I see nothing in space as promising as the view from a Ferris wheel.

Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions witho

Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.

The only sense that is common in the long run, is the sense

The only sense that is common in the long run, is the sense of change and we all instinctively avoid it.

To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more dif

To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year.