Best Quotes from East of Eden

East of Eden has always been one of my favorite novels, so I thought I'd share some of the most memorable quotes with you. Enjoy.
The Top Ten
1 "But the Hebrew word, the word timshel-'Thou mayest'-that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if "Thou mayest'-it is also true that 'Thou mayest not.'"
2 “I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.”
3 “A man so painfully in love is capable of self-torture beyond belief.”
4 “But I have a new love for that glittering instrument, the human soul. It is a lovely and unique thing in the universe. It is always attacked and never destroyed - because 'Thou mayest.”
5 “An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it, and it's usually crucifixion.”
6 “All great and precious things are lonely.”
7 “There's more beauty in truth, even if it is dreadful beauty.”
8 “My imagination will get me a passport to hell one day.”
9 “Do you take pride in your hurt? Does it make you seem large and tragic? ...Well, think about it. Maybe you're playing a part on a great stage with only yourself as audience.”
10 “People like you to be something, preferably what they are.”
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