If I don't feel like writing today or for a few days, I don't. And I don't think about it. It is not an obligation-it is the greatest privilege. Jonathan Carroll dayfeelgreat Change image and share on social
Everyone coming out of a perfume store is smelling the back of their hand. Jonathan Carroll backcomehand Change image and share on social
Very often I'll find out at the end of a book what I put in at the beginning. A sort of process of elimination and discovery in one. Jonathan Carroll beginbookdiscovery Change image and share on social
Krakow is one of my favorite places on earth. It is a medieval city full of young people. A wonderful, striking combination. Jonathan Carroll citycombinationearth Change image and share on social
I find you write with one person in mind. Usually for me that one person is my wife, because she's my most severe critic and understands best what I'm trying to do. Jonathan Carroll criticfindmind Change image and share on social
May this house stand until an ant drinks the ocean and a tortoise circles the world. Jonathan Carroll antcircledrink Change image and share on social
People who truly love us can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive us our worst sins. Rarely do you find someone capable of both. Jonathan Carroll badcapablecategory Change image and share on social
At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture. Jonathan Carroll askaudiencebook Change image and share on social
You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later when you're sure they won't laugh if you trip. Jonathan Carroll armbegincarefully Change image and share on social
Both young children and old people have a lot of time on their hands. That's probably why they get along so well. Jonathan Carroll childhandlot Change image and share on social