Quotes by Frank R. Stockton

"Most people are too silly to be truly interested in any thing. They herd together like cattle, and do not know what is good for them."
Frank R. Stockton
"In every grain of wheat there lies hidden the soul of a star."
Frank R. Stockton
"There is nothing better,” said Barbel, noticing my glance toward this novel counterpane, “for a bed covering than newspapers: they keep you as warm as a blanket, and are much lighter. I used to use Tribunes, but they rattled too much."
Frank R. Stockton
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Frank Richard Stockton (April 5, 1834 – April 20, 1902) was an American writer and humorist, best known today for a series of innovative children's fairy tales that were widely popular during the last...