John Fowles

The most important questions in life can never be answered by anyone except oneself.

We all write poems; it is simply that poets are the ones who write in words.

Most marriages recognize this paradox: Passion destroys passion; we want what puts an end to wanting what we want.

The thing that's been inhibiting long-form investigative reporting is fear - fear of being sued, of being unpopular, of being criticized by very powerful groups.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.