“Men love war because it allows them to look serious. Because they imagine it is the only thing that stops women laughing… — John Fowles The Magus Compassion Copy Share Image
“What had always attracted me in the opposite sex was what they tried to hide, what provoked all the metaphorical equivalents of… — John Fowles The Magus Nakedness Copy Share Image
“Victims?" "Whatever you call people who are made to suffer without being given the choice." "That sounds like an excellent definition of… — John Fowles The Magus Victims Copy Share Image
“Utram bibis? Aquam an undam? What are you drinking? The water or the wave?” — John Fowles The Magus Drinking Copy Share Image
“There had always been a conflict in me between mystery and meaning. I had pursued tha latter, worshipped the latter as a… — John Fowles The Magus Creativity Copy Share Image
“I know what it's like when people go away. It's agony for a week, then painful for a week, then you begin… — John Fowles The Magus Stupid things Copy Share Image
“It's like being halfway through the book. I can't just throw it in the dustbin.” — John Fowles The Magus Book Copy Share Image
“Ever read this?" "Let's cut corners. To hell with literature. You're clever and I'm beautiful. Now let's talk about who we really… — John Fowles The Magus Books Copy Share Image
