What you haven't done by thirty you're not likely to do. What you have done you'll do lots more.
John UpdikeIn general, the churches, visited by me often on weekdays... bore for me the same relation to God that billboards did to Coca-Cola; they promoted thirst without quenching it.
John UpdikeThat's the trouble with caring about anybody, you begin to feel overprotective. Then you begin to feel crowded.
John UpdikeA few places are especially conducive to inspiration - automobiles, church - public places. I plotted Couples almost entirely in church - little shivers and urgencies I would note down on the program, and carry down to the office Monday.
John Updike