“This got him to the door. There, ridiculously, he turned. It was only at the door, he decided in retrospect, that her conduct was quite in excusable: not only did she stand unncessarily close, but, by shifting the weight of her body to one leg and leaning her head sidewise, she lowered her height several inches, placing him in a dominating position exactly suited to the broad, passive shadows she must have known were on her face." (“Snowing in Greenwich Village")”
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John Updike was an American novelist known for his profound insights into middle-class life and his delicate narrative skills. His works spanned a wide range of genres from short stories to novels, including the classic 'Rabbit, Run' series and 'The Centaur'. more
“I have my moments,” he mused. “They’re few and far between,” I countered, grinning”
“The best couples share the load, divide the grief, and add to the peace, thereby multiplying joy.”
“All I want is you. You don't have to choose me now or ever, but when you choose, I want you free.”