John Fowles Quotes

Most popular John Fowles Quotes

An answer is always a form of death. - John Fowles quote.
An answer is always a form of death.
— John Fowles The Magus

answers

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical. - John Fowles quote.
Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical.
— John Fowles The Magus

duty

There are only two races on this planet—the intelligent and the stupid. - John Fowles quote.
There are only two races on this planet—the intelligent and the stupid.
— John Fowles

intelligence

In essence the Renaissance was simply the green end of one of civilization's longest winters. - John Fowles quote.
In essence the Renaissance was simply the green end of one of civilization's longest winters.
— John Fowles The French Lieutenant’s Woman

civilization

There are many reasons why novelists write, but they all have one thing in common—a need to create an alternative world. - John Fowles quote.
There are many reasons why novelists write, but they all have one thing in common—a need to create an alternative world.
— John Fowles Sunday Times Magazine

novelists

There comes a time in each life like a point of fulcrum. At that time you must accept yourself. It is not any more what you will become. It is what you are and always will be. - John Fowles quote.
There comes a time in each life like a point of fulcrum. At that time you must accept yourself. It is not any more what you will become. It is what you are and always will be.
— John Fowles The Magus

self-acceptance

In essence the Renaissance was simply the green end of one of civilization's hardest winters.