John Gould quotes

John Gould was an English writer and essayist renowned for his humorous and insightful commentary on rural life. His works gained popularity for their wit, warmth, and keen observation of everyday experiences. He became a beloved figure in literary circles for his distinctive voice and storytelling. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I don't read anything anymore. I don't have the eyesight. I read my own copy, that's all. I think I've read everything that's worth reading.

John Gould

At the time the world was all upside down. The American people were beginning to move around a lot. The old hometown ties had been pretty much broken. The theme of Farmer Takes a Wife appealed to people. Everybody was homesick. And it sold and sold and sold.

John Gould

If you don't fix latent failures in your system, you're asking for trouble.

John Gould

Our great American writers were all newspaper people.

John Gould