The dwelling places of Europe have an air of inheritance, or cumulative possession - a hive occupied by generations of bees. John Updike airbeecumulative Change image and share on social
It is not an aesthetic misstep to make the viewer aware of the paint and the painter's hand. Such an empathetic awareness lies at the heart of aesthetic appreciation. John Updike aestheticappreciationaware Change image and share on social
Sometimes it seems the whole purpose of pets is to bring death into the house. John Updike bringdeathhouse Change image and share on social
An aging writer has the not insignificant satisfaction of a shelf of books behind him that, as they wait for their ideal readers to discover them, will outlast him for a while. John Updike agingbookdiscover Change image and share on social
Books externalise our brains and turn our homes into thinking bodies. John Updike bodybookbrain Change image and share on social
Somehow, it is hard to dislike a man once you have played a round of golf with him. John Updike dislikegolfhard Change image and share on social
