# Quote — John Steinbeck, The Pearl

> Luck, you see, brings bitter friends.

- Author: [John Steinbeck](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-steinbeck.md)
- Book: [The Pearl](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-steinbeck/the-pearl.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-steinbeck/the-pearl/luck-you-see

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> For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one thing and they want something more. And this is said in disparagement, whereas it is one of the greatest talents the species has and one that has made it superior to animals that are satisfied with what they have.

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> A plan is a real thing, and things projected are experienced. A plan once made and visualized becomes a reality along with other realities—never to be destroyed but easily to be attacked.

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> For every man in the world functions to the best of his ability, and no one does less than his best, no matter what he may think about it.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-steinbeck/the-pearl/for-every-man.md)