Quotes by Updike, John

Art imitates Nature in this; not to dare is to dwindle. >>

The essential self is innocent, and when it tastes its own innocence k >>

Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self-solitude is th >>

Quotations about Innocence

No man ever looks at the world with pristine eyes. He sees it edited b >>

Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends. >>

Every harlot was a virgin once. >>

The essential self is innocent, and when it tastes its own innocence knows that it lives for ever.

Updike, John