"Things change," says Mr Shimada. "Is world's sad secret." - John Updike

"Things change," says Mr Shimada. "Is world's sad secret."

John Updike

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About John Updike

John Hoyer Updike (18 March 1932 – 27 January 2009) was an American novelist, poet, critic and short-story writer.

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We are cruel enough without meaning to be.

At last, small witches, goblins, hags,
And pirates armed with paper bags,
Their costumes hinged on safety pins,
Go haunt a night of pumpkin grins.

He learned this much selling cars: offer the customer something he doesn't want, to make what he half-wants look better.