But the Hebrew word, the word timshel-'Thou mayest'- that

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.

📖 John Steinbeck

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Author

🎂 February 27, 1902 – ⚰️ December 20, 1968

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