This quote is written / told by John Updike between March 18, 1932 and January 27, 2009. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
The author also have 45 other quotes.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"