As soon as beauty is sought not from religion and love, but for pleasure, it degrades the seeker. – Annie Dillard
Its a little silly to finally learn how to write at this age. But I long ago realized I was secretly sincere. – Annie Dillard
It is ironic that the one thing that all religions recognize as separating us from our creator, our very self-consciousness, is also the one thing that divides us from our fellow creatures. It was a bitter birthday present from evolution. – Annie Dillard
People love pretty much the same things best. A writer looking for subjects inquires not after what he loves best, but after what he alone loves at all. – Annie Dillard